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.

　　OVERVIEW

　　The Sr. Capex & Services Buyer is responsible for ASR and FCC purchasing strategies through effective vendor relationship management, contract & project management, and management of suppliers. The Sr. Capex & Services Buyer will provide direct contact for customers in the procurement of all material and services requirements for FCC and ASR categories. The Sr. Capex & Services Buyer will be required to work well in a team environment, have the ability to handle a large order volume while following specific process requirements, and maintain positive business relationships with both internal and external customers. The incumbent must be able to travel up to 25% 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 for assigned categories

　　Responsible for preparing, negotiating, executing, managing and coordinating agreements for assigned commodities and/or services

　　Researches assigned markets and understand the associated processes, knowledge of potential suppliers, and their capabilities

　　Evaluates, qualifies, and accurately select suppliers in terms of quality, service, cost and capability

　　Ensures all agreements, purchases and initiatives comply with internal policies

　　Presents cost savings ideas and opportunities to internal customers on a regional and global basis and implements as appropriate

　　Maintains confidentiality of proprietary business information at all times

　　Successfully transitions from work in a corporate office environment to an industrial/plant setting (including functioning in factory operating areas)

　　Performs other duties as assigned

　　WORK EXPERIENCES

　　Minimum of 5+ years of applicable capex or project management experience is required

　　EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

　　Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required

　　A concentration in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or other related field is preferred

　　ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

　　Experience with purchasing on an ERP system

　　Ability to successfully negotiate price, terms, delivery, and volume levels with suppliers

　　Research and evaluate global suppliers based on price, quality, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, reputation, financial status, and history

　　Develop and actively manage project procurement plans

　　Collaborate on specification and scope documents, review requisitions for goods and services, solicit proposals, and perform commercial evaluations

　　Ability to anticipate issues, perform independent/critical needs analysis, and take corrective actions resulting in thorough and effective solutions

　　Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel, Project, and Word)

　　Ability to work in a transactional, large volume, deadline driven purchasing environment

　　Ability to work with changing market conditions, incomplete information, and make decisions in the best interests of the business

　　Must have a solid understanding of TCO (total cost of ownership)

　　Ability to provide a superior level of customer service and follow up on a variety of issues

　　Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external members of the Supply Chain as well as present information in a clear and concise manner to all audience levels up to C-suite

　　Prior experience working on capital projects and/or major repairs in an industrial business setting preferred

　　Prior experience working across a multi-site enterprise preferred

　　Prior experience working in a globally integrated organization preferred

　　LOCATION OF ROLE

　　West Palm Beach, FL

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