Operative Buyer (1731)

• Title:Operative Buyer

• Group Company: Mitsubishi Chemical America

• Location:La Porte, TX

Group Company:

• Mitsubishi Chemical America

Mitsubishi Chemical America (MCA) , one of 4 regional headquarters established by parent company Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, includes 20 group companies in North and South America. The formation of this regional headquarters on April 1, 2017 has provided the organization and infrastructure needed for us to realize synergies, within regions and globally, among the vast network of Mitsubishi Chemical companies. MCA and the group companies represent decades of knowledge and experience across numerous industrial and technological industries, with over 4,000 employees in 4 different countries.

The origin of Mitsubishi goes back to 1870, when the founder, Yataro Iwasaki, started a shipping firm with three aging steamships. Yataro’s brother, son and nephew expanded the business into various fields during their respective terms as president and set the foundation of the Mitsubishi companies. After WWII, the original Mitsubishi organization was disbanded to become independent companies as they are today.

Job Purpose

The operative buyer performs purchasing-to-pay activities, including master data management, PR-PO approvals, and spot buying. The job holder will provide a professional procurement service to MCG-NA to ensure all goods and services are purchased effectively on a day-to-day basis. The operative buyer will deliver an effective and efficient service whilst looking for continuous improvement opportunities. They will need to effectively collaborate with regional procurement teams and functional stakeholders. A combination of purchasing hard and soft skills is required, as well as commercial acumen.

Principal Accountabilities

• Responsible for a set of purchase-to-pay activities, including purchase requisitions and effective orders processing within the North America region

• Support the achievement of North America’s qualitative and quantitative purchase-to-pay procurement targets

• Feed into and support the definition of operative buying targets in the region, according to Regional Hub operations and experience

• Responsible for the effective ordering of goods and materials, according to business specifications, and category management terms and conditions in North America

• Ensure transparency and integrity of external vendors and agreements (e.g., contracts, info records, etc.) master data, maintained according to terms and conditions established by category teams in North America

• Effective collaborate within the Regional Hub team, and with category team and the wider North America procurement organization

• Support, sponsor and ensure MCG’s purchasing activities deliver critical activities in the areas of ESG, KAITEKI, and HSE

• Responsible for the compliance to procure-to-pay purchasing processes within North America, while proposing innovative approaches to enhance effectiveness and efficiency

• Oversee team-wide risks that might affect business continuity and purchasing operations

• Support MCG’s critical activities in the areas of ESG, KAITEKI, and HSE

• Support efforts within MCG procurement organization to optimize and digitize transactional activities

• Site(s) served: all North America

• Expected suppliers/transactions managed: 200-500 suppliers/up to 5,000+ transactions

• No direct reports expected; potentially trainees/student workers

Knowledge / Skills / Experience

• Min 1+ years’ experience in purchasing in an international environment

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Proficient in MS Office, spend analytics tools, e-sourcing platforms, project management and effective presentations

• Advanced knowledge in ERP modules for procurement

• Business fluent in English

• Good decision making, in an evolving and quickly changing environment

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

• Building effective relationships with varied and international procurement teams

• Ownership-oriented approach in the professional environment

• High ethical standards

• Familiarity with PR-PO processing and master data management practices

• Experience in purchase-to-pay activities, and familiarity with ERPs, such as SAP

Pay Transparency (complete highlighted sections)

• The salary range for this position is $64,846 - $97,344. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

• Competitive Benefits

• Benefits begin on DAY 1!

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

EEO Statement

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation values diversity in the workplace, is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law.

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