Buyer, Agriculture

Florida Crystals is a leading domestic sugar producer and North America's first fully integrated cane sugar company, guiding our sugar from farm to table. We are America's first and only producer of certified organic sugar, grown and harvested in the United States. Our renewable energy facility is the largest of its kind in North America and provides clean energy that powers our sugar operations, which helps us reduce our use of fossil fuels. Florida Crystals also sustainably farms rice, sweet corn and other vegetables in rotation with our sugarcane. Our rice mill is the only rice mill in Florida.

POSITION SCOPE

Under general guidance of the Purchasing Manager, the Buyer supports assigned categories by independently sourcing materials and/or services through day-to- day work activities or through assigned special projects. The Buyer must have a solid understanding and demonstrated ability to complete analysis of assigned categories by producing relevant metrics and generating SAP reports as well as the ability to make sound business decisions. The Buyer will work in a collaborative team environment and is responsible for maintaining positive business relationships with both internal and external customers.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution. Degree major in Supply Chain, Business, or related field is preferred.
• 2+ years of applicable purchasing experience required.
• 2+ years of experience utilizing an ERP system (e.g. SAP, Oracle) and supplier management tools (e.g. SAP, Ariba)

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

• Experience with purchasing on an ERP system, SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to understand internal demands as they relate to the purchases of goods and services for the business
• Ability to analyze complex information and perform root cause analysis
• Ability to recognize areas for Continuous Improvement; recommend and implement CI strategies as assigned
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers and foster strong, open lines of communication across all levels of the organization
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary business information at all times
• Ability to effectively manage time, including the ability to prioritize, work within assigned deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively to accomplish organizational objectives
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining quality & accuracy standards
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and Powerpoint on an Advanced Level
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, travel will be assigned based on the current needs of the business

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for processing a high volume of requisitions from multiple sites under assigned categories
• Prepares and coordinates agreements for assigned commodities and/or services
• Independently negotiates contracts, price, and supplier agreements
• Utilizes the company ERP system to generate reports and perform analytics
• Releases orders in a timely fashion while closely adhering to established company guidelines
• Evaluates, qualifies, and selects suppliers based on quality, service, cost and capability
• Ensures all agreements, purchases and initiatives comply with internal policies.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to align procurement with operational needs
• Stays up to date with current marketplace trends in price, suppliers, and/or other conditions affecting business in assigned categories
• Maintains confidentiality of proprietary business information at all times and adhere to company policies
• Completes special projects and other duties as assigned

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Acting strategically-Aligns day to day activities around broader organizational goals and objectives; prioritizes resources based on the strategic objectives of the organization; recognizes and rewards people based on how their actions support the broader needs of the company.
• Working with Ambiguity-Achieves forward progress in the face of poorly defined situations and/or unclear goals; able to work effectively with limited or partial information.
• Accountability:Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his/her actions and their consequences both good and bad.
• Customer Orientation- Addressing internal and/or external customer needs by providing and delivering professional, helpful, high quality service and support.
• Acting with Integrity:Clearly states goals and beliefs; lets people know his/her true intentions; does what he she said they would do; follows through on commitments; Understands and follows company policies.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills:Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner; tailors message to fit the interests and needs of the audience; delivers information in a manner that is interesting and compelling to the listener.
• Energy & Initiative:Takes action on his/her own without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked; asserts one's influence over events to achieve goals.
• Teamwork & Collaboration- Working effectively with others to achieve a desired outcome.
• Judgment & Decision-Making:Bases decisions on a systematic review of relevant facts and information; avoids making assumptions or rushing to judgment; provides clear rationale for decisions.
• Continuous Learning:Demonstrates ambition and desire to move forward in his/her career; engages others in discussions about career development; seeks feedback on ways to increase his/her performance; takes advantage of opportunities to build new skills and capabilities.

LOCATION OF ROLE

• West Palm Beach, Florida

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, age,nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.