Regional Buyer, Raw Materials

Job Description

As the Regional Buyer - Raw Materials, you will manage the purchasing process for assigned items across regional sites, ensuring timely and complete supply of materials and services. You’ll act as the connector between supplier customer service teams and site needs, working closely with site requesters and Global and Regional Sourcing Managers to align supply with business requirements. This role also serves as a driver for process improvements while remaining agile to meet urgent plant needs.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for this position. Please note that, at this time, we are only considering applications from local candidates. Relocation assistance is not available for this role. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to Creve Coeur, Missouri to be eligible for consideration. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to reviewing applications from talented individuals in our local area.

I’m interested! What will I get to do in this position? 

• Manage the purchasing process for assigned raw materials in SAP, including creating accurate purchase orders and ensuring correct cost, quantity, and delivery information.
• Act as the main link between suppliers, site requesters, and Sourcing Managers to ensure timely delivery and resolve supply issues.
• Monitor and follow up on orders to confirm on-time and complete deliveries, communicating updates to sites and procurement partners.
• Identify and resolve issues across the requisition, purchase order, receiving, and payment processes.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to address any discrepancies that delay supplier payments.
• Maintain up-to-date procurement files, supplier contact information, and accurate cost data to support financial reporting.
• Support sourcing activities, including bid reviews, proposal preparation, and cost-reduction projects.
• Partner with the Master Data Team to improve vendor information and procurement records.
• Track and support GPO KPIs while ensuring compliance with company procurement policies.
• Proactively recommend and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and service quality. 

What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role? 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; or a minimum of 3 years of relevant procurement experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Solid understanding of business processes and operations
• Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Strategic thinker with the ability to act decisively and drive results
• Strong customer focus and commitment to delivering value

What will set me apart?

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• SAP or other ERP system experience

Compensation at ICL

If you are hired at ICL, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. We also offer a generous benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).

Salary Range: $64,000 - $88,000

Annual Bonus Target: 5%

We've Got You Covered

ICL is committed to offering you a comprehensive set of benefits to empower you and your family physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. The benefits we offer to our diverse and inclusive workforce include:  

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly – the first of the month after hire.
• Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
• Inclusive benefits for growing families, covering fertility, adoption, and parental leave
• Generous Leave and FMLA policies
• Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
• Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products)
• 401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service
• Crisis assistance available to support employees during unforeseen circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program that includes comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Student Loan Assistance
• Business travel reward points are eligible for personal use
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation 
• Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more

Who is ICL?

ICL Group is a leading global specialty minerals company, which creates impactful solutions for humanity's sustainability challenges in the food, agriculture and industrial markets.  ICL leverages its unique bromine, potash and phosphate resources, its global professional workforce, and its sustainability focused R&D and technological innovation capabilities, to drive the company's growth across its end markets. Our agricultural products feed the world’s growing population, our food additives enable greater access to higher quality food, our potash and phosphate products are essential components for the pharma industry and our bromine-based materials and phosphates contribute to a more energy efficient and environmentally friendly planet.  ICL benefits from its advantageous size, geographical spread, and operational flexibility. With a culture based upon leadership, innovation, and sustainability, ICL is well positioned to be an Employer of Choice within the communities in which we operate.  ICL shares are dual listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (NYSE and TASE: ICL).  The company employs more than 12,500 people worldwide, and its 2023 revenues totaled approximately $7.5 billion. 

To learn more about ICL, visit the company's global website www.icl-group.com. 
 

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