Operative Buyer

$64,896 - $97,344/Yr

Mitsubishi - Greenville, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Greenville, SC

1,001-5,000 employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Operative Buyer at Mitsubishi Chemical America is responsible for managing purchasing-to-pay activities, ensuring effective procurement of goods and services across North America. This hybrid role requires collaboration with regional procurement teams and stakeholders to achieve procurement targets while continuously seeking improvement opportunities. The position demands a blend of purchasing skills and commercial acumen to support the company's operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform purchasing-to-pay activities including master data management and PR-PO approvals.
• Provide professional procurement services to ensure effective purchasing of goods and services.
• Support the achievement of qualitative and quantitative procurement targets in North America.
• Define operative buying targets based on regional operations and experience.
• Ensure effective ordering of goods and materials according to business specifications.
• Maintain transparency and integrity of external vendors and agreements.
• Collaborate effectively within the Regional Hub team and with category teams.
• Ensure compliance with procure-to-pay processes and propose innovative enhancements.
• Oversee risks affecting business continuity and purchasing operations.
• Support critical activities in ESG, KAITEKI, and HSE areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree highly preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in purchasing.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in purchasing in an international environment.
• Proficient in PR-PO processing and master data management practices.
• Proficient in MS Office, spend analytics tools, e-sourcing platforms, and project management.
• Experience with purchase-to-pay activities and familiarity with ERPs like SAP.
• Advanced knowledge in ERP modules for procurement.
• Strong decision-making skills in a dynamic environment.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with international procurement teams.
• Ownership-oriented approach in a professional environment.
• Business fluent in English.
• High ethical standards.

Benefits

• Benefits begin on DAY 1!
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees