Position Overview

This position is responsible for purchasing materials and services for the assigned business group.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform material or service purchasing activities including planning, selection, buying decisions, quality control, regulatory compliance and inventory management to meet demand, customer forecast, and shipping requirements.
• Create, implement and utilize performance metrics to manage the supplier network.
• Maintain purchasing documentation and daily records of items purchased.  This also includes purchase orders, receipts and e-procurement systems.
• Provide training to company personnel on departmental purchasing policies, procedures, and systems as needed. 
• Participate in strategic sourcing teams and provide guidance and value-added support to end-users by fulfilling purchase requirements, suggesting alternative suppliers/solutions, negotiate pricing/purchase terms, and maintaining an effective supplier network.
• Provide new product information to end users in order to improve overall cost and efficiency

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Performs routine, entry-level assignments
• Knowledge and exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts gained through education and/or experience
• Develops competence by performing structured work assignments
• Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems
• Receives instruction, guidance and direction

Competencies Expected of You and Others at This Level 

• Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. 

• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives 

• Values Differences - Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. 

• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. 

• Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty. Integrity and authenticity 

• Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable for meeting commitments 

• Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations 

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree required (or the equivalent in work experience)
• 1-3 years’ relevant experience required

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles. #LI-AL1

Disclaimer:

The Andersons, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and consider candidates without regard to any status protected by law, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

We also prioritize a safe and healthy workplace. The Company maintains a drug-free work environment and may require drug, alcohol, and/or medical testing depending on the role.

To ensure a consistent hiring process, The Andersons, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies that do not have a formal agreement in place and is not responsible for any related fees.

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