Procurement Representative - Experienced

Responsibilities

Eastman is driven by a purpose to enhance the quality of life in a material way and a vision to be the world’s leading material innovation company. Our long history of technical expertise in chemical processes and polymer science positions us to provide innovative solutions to some of the world’s most complex problems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
•Processes and documents all Procure-to-Pay transactions in an efficient and accurate manner by working with the Procurement Manager, Sourcing Managers, Accounts Payable and key stakeholders in the business units
•Obtain and analyze pricing bids, spot buys, and quotes to determine proper sourcing of raw materials, indirect materials, and/or services
•Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and exercise a high degree of independent judgment to manage vendor relationships
•Identify and implement cost savings and avoidance opportunities without impacting service levels
•Work to minimize the total cost of transactions.
•Initiate set up process for new vendors.
•Resolve blocked invoice issues.
•Uphold internal and external policies, regulations and laws
•Assist with contract development and entries into contract management system
•Seek to become the expert and source of advice in area of assignment.

Qualifications

Qualifications:
•Bachelors degree in supply chain preferred.
•Minimum of 2 years of procurement experience preferred.
•Comprehensive knowledge of purchasing and basic understanding of supply chain management
•Expertise in SAP and/or SAP-Ariba data processing systems preferred

Other skills and abilities:
•Ability to comply with existing/quickly adapt to new processes within the organization; Adaptive to change, uncertain circumstances, embraces challenges
•Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills
•Ability to work in team environment and demonstrate leadership
•Negotiation skills
•Comfortable with conflict
•Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
•Strong interpersonal skills; able to forge and collaborate with internal customer/external supplier relationships.
•Understanding of contracts and commercial terms