Your Job
Primary contact for Procurement operations, liaising with Requestors of Purchase Requisitions, Plant Operations team, and Suppliers. Solicit quotations, Convert Purchase requests into Orders for Direct and Indirect Products and Services for plant operations. Follow up Suppliers for Order acknowledgements, timely delivery of Products and Services, ensure goods receipt is recorded in internal IT applications, payments are made on time to suppliers, and resolve disputes (Invoice/Payment) if any.
Our Team
As an ideal candidate, you will bring your expertise in project management, supply chain and/or procurement, demonstrating strong collaboration, attention to detail, self-motivation, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are also crucial for effective communication with stakeholders.You will have the opportunity to work at one of the largest privately held companies in the world with over 120,000+ employees and presence in 60 countries. We will be seeking highly motivated and result-oriented individuals with an ability to work with Koch customers. Learn more about our opening and come to find a career that grows with you at Koch Industries.
What You Will Do
- PR to PO: Validate Purchase requisitions, Request for quotes from Suppliers for new products or services, Review quotes with Requestors/Sourcing team/Commodity managers, and issue Purchase orders to Suppliers.
- Order acknowledgement & delivery: Ensure Purchase orders are delivered to Suppliers on time, receive order acknowledgements, and follow up for the timely delivery of Products and Services.
- Good Receipt / Invoices: Work with requesters / Storeroom to ensure goods are received as per Quantity / Price issued in the purchase order, recorded in the system, and invoices are forwarded from Suppliers to the Accounts Payable team as appropriate. Resolve disputes in payments, if any, by coordinating with Suppliers, Requestors, the AP team, and other departments, as necessary.
- Embrace and apply the Market-Based Management culture and philosophy. The role will involve supporting the US region as well, hence open to work in the US time zone to meet business needs.
- Perform other related support activities as assigned by management
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Graduate/master’s degree
- Proficiency in English
- 2 to 4 years of Procurement experience is desirable, preferably gained in the industrial manufacturing industry – Procurement Specialist
- Good PC skills are necessary, including Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook.
- The ideal candidate will demonstrate teamwork, proactiveness, and flexibility in supporting business needs.
- The candidate will have an organized approach, is expected to work independently in a highly pressured environment.
- Confidentiality is a requirement in this position.
- Accurate data processing
- Sense of urgency
- Good Time management in meeting deadlines
- Clear and concise written and oral communication with internal and external contacts.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Internal Productivity/Utilization/Accuracy/Turn Around Time/Quality KPI’s
- To comply with all Focal Points and departmental goals as determined at the beginning of each calendar Year
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy
Who We Are
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf
“Koch is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace”.
