Portfolio Business: Huber Engineered Materials
J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.
Position Summary
Enhance Marble Hill’s and Huber’s overall competitive position in the marketplace by providing leadership, control, planning and execution to assure efficient purchasing and delivery of process chemicals, maintenance, repair, and operating supplies, capital equipment, and contract services for the Marble Hill Plant and Mine operations.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
* Ensures that adequate process chemicals, materials, supplies and equipment are on hand or can meet delivery requirements to allow the operations to operate efficiently and with a minimum of down time.
* Negotiates with local suppliers to ensure plant operations’ needs are met with optimum cost, quality, and services.
* Participates in the development of RFQ’s, RFP’s and bid packages for submission to potential suppliers.
* Expedites or follows up on order status and delivery dates.
* Coordinates with the Accounts Payables department concerning resolution of invoice discrepancies.
* Coordinates with the Receiving organization to ensure timely system entry of receipts.
* Acts as the liaison between the plant departments and any contracted MRO company for the purposes of problem resolution and the implementation of any identified improvement opportunities.
* Improves effectiveness, efficiency and quality by:
o Evaluating the functionality and performance of materials in conjunction with operations.
o Understanding and fully utilizing automated purchasing systems.
o Recommending and coordinating operation improvements in receiving, storage and materials.
* Identifying alternative products and supplier resources to meet operations’ requirements.
* Ensures supplier’s and contractor’s compliance with HEM’s quality, safety regulations and contractor certification program and that records are up to date for those suppliers and contractors.
* Ensures timely reporting to management of any known supplier performance problems and facilitates resolution.
* Acts as the Oracle eAM plant level supervisor for site (Plant MRO Super-User) including system administration, training, set up min/max inventory levels, store room maintenance; maintains updated plant equipment lists.
* Sets up new suppliers.
* May be determined a “Subject Matter Expert” (SME) in regards to a particular product (bags for example) and be asked to source product for not just site but all Huber Specialty Minerals locations.
* May perform other duties.
Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills
* Understands the Purchase To Pay process including the legal requirements pertaining to purchase orders and contracts.
* Demonstrated ability to proficiently execute purchases and manage inventory levels.
* Minimum three years of relevant buying experience.
* Has some knowledge of the global marketplace and opportunities available in the global economy.
* Fast learning for changing technologies in the communications, travel and purchasing industries.
* Knowledge of the use of PCs, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Intranet.
* Minimum three years’ experience with computer systems pertaining to computerized maintenance management systems and computerized purchasing systems.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* 4-year degree in Supply Chain, Finance or Business-related field of study preferred. Will consider relevant work experience.
Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance.
J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required.
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