Corporate Procurement Manager - Indirect

Job Responsibilities

The Purchasingmanageris responsible forproviding purchasing services as required for the various operating and corporate groupstoachieve the highest quality of products/ Servicespossible.

• Responsible for all purchasing functions assigned around specific Divisionand /or Commodity areas. This will require relationship development to internal Koppers stakeholders and the development and understanding of the markets area.
• Manage commercial relationships with vendors and suppliers for assigned commodity areas of responsibilities
• Work closely with the engineering group and the plants to complete capital projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Work with the plants toestablishqualified and competitive contractors.
• Work with the plants to establishqualifiedcompetitive vendors to supply indirect items.
• Solicit budgetary quotes for equipment and projects as needed.
• Prepare and execute competitive bid packages. Analyze results andsummarizefor evaluation.
• Negotiate the commercial terms andinterface withKoppers legal department to executeshort- and long-termsupply contracts
• Generate Purchase Orders for goods and services. Expedite orders as needed.
• Incorporate negotiation strategies to achieve the most competitive position for Koppers.
• Track and document vendor performance.
• Work on strategic initiatives includingprocureto payand streamlining the Purchasing system.
• Ensure compliance with Zero Harm initiatives.
• This position can be hybrid and does not require 5 days in the office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administrationor other relatedfieldfrom an accredited College or University.
• 5-7 years of experience in managing contracts and negotiations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong computerskillsincluding Microsoft and Navision preferably.
• Financial skills and working knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Excellent planning,organizingand analytical skills
• 20% travelrequired.

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state or local law.