Operational Buyer

Your Job

Koch Fertilizer, LLC is looking for an Operational Buyer to join our Procurement Team in Wever, Iowa, at our Koch Fertilizer Iowa facility.

Under Supervision, performs moderately complex purchasing duties with a high level of accuracy, to perform the full range of assigned tasks.

These tasks relate to performing bid events, processing purchase orders, and coordinating with suppliers to meet the sites needs while minimizing cost.

This individual will work on-site in a fast-paced work environment.

What You Will Do



* Support compliance to the procurement process at the site and increases involvement of procurement in alignment with the business.


* Facilitate continuous engagement with the stakeholder community in the procurement process and category management.


* Participate in projects with other Koch Fertilizer personnel to evaluate possible synergies and cost saving projects.


* Ensure on-going efficiencies of the procurement functions by supporting the progress being made regarding the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)


* Work with requestors to understand requirements, specifications, and timing, to conduct competitive bidding process; this includes soliciting RFIs/RFPs and robust bid analysis & recommendations.


* Participate as a team member actively pursuing and implementing cost reduction ideas and opportunities.


* Monitor and expedite orders, resolve supply-related issues, and collaborate with internal teams to align purchasing activities and production schedules.


* Secure and analyze quotations; negotiate prices and terms with suppliers; and recommend suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery.


* Monitor and communicate performance of suppliers.


* Participate in early planning for turnarounds and key projects.


* Ensure use of framework agreements and preferred supplier agreements.


* Research invoices that were rejected by Accounts Payable and assist with getting them processed.


* Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* 6+ years' relevant experience; or a combination of 6 years of education and experience (i.e., 2 years' experience and bachelor's degree in relevant field)


* Experience with ERP systems

What Will Put You Ahead



* Experience with SAP (S4 Hana)


* Procurement certification (APICS, etc.)


* Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

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This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.

Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data.

The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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