Job Details
**Buyer**
**YOUR ACTIONS TODAY IMPACT THE WORLD TOMORROW**
Create a better future.
We believe we can develop the technology and gain the know-how to make that difference, tackling the climate challenge. Its a big responsibility, and we have committed to do it. We have launched our ambition, MissionZero enabling our customers to move towards zero emissions in mining and cement.
We need your skills, curiosity and drive for change to fulfill our goal. Together, we enable our customers to produce the materials needed for a better future.
You will be part of the North American purchasing team. By joining this team, you will have the chance to work in an international environment involving different cultures and different challenges.
****Your responsibilities would include but not limited to:****
Handles daily operational relations and interfaces with selected suppliers in order to build and maintain close relationships with suppliers.
Escalates complicated issues to senior levels of purchasers.
Prioritize, maintain, and place purchase orders on a weekly basis
Performs daily calls based on specifications and according to predefined procedures and processes to ensure delivery capability.
****Qualifications:****
+ Previous buying experience preferred with 2 to 4 years of experience.
+ Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management or Business preferred. Equivalent experience acceptable.
+ Knowledge of Mining and Cement equipment is preferred.
+ Individual should possess a sense of urgency, be proactive, customer-driven, and motivated.
+ Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, good time management skills.
+ Pleasant demeanor, good with co-workers, calm in high pressure situations.
+ Candidate shall have good communication skills, both written and verbal.
+ Organization skills and ability to prioritize work based on appropriate requirements.
+ Knowledge of Oracle based applications, as well as Microsoft applications.
+ Good with data, spreadsheets and data analysis.
+ Understands procurement process including vendor selection and order placement.
+ Knowledge or understanding of bill of materials
+ Commercial and technical knowledge in offer evaluations.
+ Blueprint reading is desirable.
+ Experience with international suppliers is a plus.
+ Excellent coordination skills.**What we offer:**
+ An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
+ A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities.
+ Work-life balance so you can focus on professional and personal priorities.
+ Competitive benefit package including life insurance, health insurance
+ Vacation Time Accrual starting day one****Other Details:****
Kindly note that we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis so please apply as soon as possible.
FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries for more information please visit
**FLSmidth** is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries. Being close to 10,700 employees across more than 60 countries, we combine unique process knowledge on projects, products and services to meet our customers need for innovation, digitalization and sustainable productivity.