The Company

Imerys is a world leader in creating specialty solutions that improve everyday life through minerals. Our success is built on our people, and creating an environment where our 17,800 employees around the globe can thrive.

We passionately believe that our teams are at their best when they have the opportunity to learn, collaborate and find new ways to solve our customers’ challenges, no matter what part of the business they are in.
We can offer you a variety of work and real opportunities to make an impact and be part of our evolution.

If you want to grow your skills and develop your career, find out more at www.imerys.com

JOB  SUMMARY:

Plan and execute purchasing and procurement strategies.  Work closely with all levels of management to determine needs, develop strategies, and provide procurement sources in support of those needs.  Optimize the supplier base into a select group of proven high-quality strategic suppliers that meet or exceed expectations of the end-user. 

LOCATION:  Middle Georgia

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop procurement strategy for major spends including:  commodity and category - Energy/raw materials, MRO (maintenance, repair, operations) supplies, contract/general labor – production, mechanical/electrical maintenance, and support purchasing of other supplies as requested.
  • Monitor and analyze trends in spending and inventory control in order to make recommendations for the future and to identify areas of possible savings
  • Identify savings targets, develop plans, utilize staff to achieve goals and measure the results towards budget.
  • Select suppliers, assesses vendor capabilities, develops alternate sources, and evaluates vendor performance in order to secure cost-effective sources for products and services.
  • Negotiate purchase price, terms, delivery methods (prepaid vs. collect), and warranties for products and services for all key suppliers and/or contractors.
  • Effectively develop and manage personnel and communicate procurement strategies to team members in a timely and clear fashion.
  • Assures department records are maintained and purchases are followed up or expedited when required. Department records include price histories to provide information on price variances.
  • Participate in global supply chain initiatives.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent supplier negotiation skills
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks
• Demonstrated ability to meet demanding deadlines.
• Budgeting, inventory, and cost management skills
•  Ability to effectively manage others
• Ability to standardize ‘best practices” throughout the organization

  EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing/procurement with progressive responsibilities (commodity/category)
• Strong Computer skills: MS Office suite & ERP

IMERYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer F/M/IWD/PV

THIS ROLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP.*This Position is Not Open to Agencies*

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IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.