Purchasing Agent - Capital Procurement

Contribute. Grow. Lead...with OxyChem. Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is a growing, action-oriented, safety driven chemical manufacturing company continually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection. The secret to our success has and will continue to be our people.

Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) is a leading North American manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins, chlorine and caustic soda – key building blocks for a variety of indispensable products such as plastics, pharmaceuticals and water treatment chemicals. Other OxyChem products include caustic potash, chlorinated organics, sodium silicates, chlorinated isocyanurates and calcium chloride. OxyChem's market position is among the top three producers in the United States for the principal products it manufactures and markets. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada and Latin America.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.

- Provide full purchasing support for plant capital projects performed at Houston Operations, Ingleside, TX, Wichita, KS, Taft, LA, Convent, LA and Geismar, LA facilities.

- Specific duties include issuing purchasing orders, expediting orders, negotiations, bid preparations/evaluations and selection of suppliers.

- Purchase goods and services at the most favorable cost, supporting the use of national strategic contracts where possible, utilizing terms consistent with all relevant factors such as delivery, quality and quantity in accordance with all corporate policies and procedures.

- Support the Manager – Capital Procurement as required on large capital projects.

- Negotiate contracts and terms and conditions as necessary to protect Oxy’s financial interests.

- Support Contractor Qualification Process through the Avetta system assuring compliance with the OxyChem Contractor Management Program.

- Keep abreast of the current market for new products and services. Investigate potential new suppliers to determine their ability to furnish products or services.

- Reconcile past due orders through expediting, securing proof of delivery or reconciling goods receipts for Capital projects.

- Develop and implement cost reduction programs consistent with overall corporate and regional business strategies.

- Resolve blocked invoices and invoicing errors and disputes with suppliers in a timely manner.

- Monitor the performance of suppliers and address issues as expressed by plants serviced.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain, Engineering or Business Administration preferred), plus at least five years purchasing experience.

- Advanced level of proficiency in PC applications and operating systems including Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and SharePoint).

- SAP experience preferred.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).

- Excellent time management and organization skills.

- Demonstrated ability to be a self-motivated and enthusiastic team player.

Recruitment Fraud

It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.

Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:

• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees

• Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or

• Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.

We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.