Who We Are

Tronox Holdings plc (NYSE:TROX) is the world’s leading integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide pigment. We mine titanium-bearing mineral sands and operate upgrading facilities that produce high-grade titanium feedstock materials, pig iron and other minerals. With nearly 6,500 employees across six continents, our rich diversity, unmatched vertical integration model, and unparalleled operational and technical expertise across the value chain, position Tronox as the preeminent titanium dioxide producer in the world. We are the second largest in our industry, providing products that add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper and other everyday products.

At Tronox, we believe living our values allows us to create a stronger, more successful company for everyone who works with us. We care deeply about our people, and we seek to attract and retain talented individuals who share our values. These are:

• We have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, reliable and responsible facilities.
• We honor our responsibility to create value for stakeholders.
• We treat others with respect, and act with personal and organizational integrity.
• We build our organization with diverse, talented people who make a positive difference and we invest in their success.
• We are adaptable, decisive and effective.
• We are trustworthy and reliable, and we build mutually rewarding relationships.
• We share accountability and have high expectations for ourselves and one another.
• We do the right work the right way in every aspect of our business.
• We celebrate the joy of working together to accomplish great things.

Reports to
Supply Chain Manager
 

Position Overview
This temporary Buyer is responsible for purchasing materials and services from suppliers. The Buyer will assess the need of existing and new vendors and conduct maintenance of supplier details accordingly. Facilitation and management of sound purchase orders and vendor relationships are critical to enable the operation to produce safe, quality, low cost sustainable tons and delivery on customers’ expectations. 

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Execute, expedite and maintain purchase orders
• Ensure accurate quality and quantity of products.
• Continuous improvement in terms of cost-effectiveness & productivity.
• Identify suppliers and negotiate prices savings.
• Negotiate delivery and lead times. 
• Responsible for transport arrangements toward ensuring smooth operations. 
• Source quotations and tenders from suppliers. 
• Draft and manage small contracts in co-operation with the Contract Specialist.  
• Create and maintain RFQ's.
• Manage Breakdown orders.
• Participate in production and maintenance forecasting process. 
• Challenge end-user's choice of suppliers. 
• Manage internal and external relations, including the interface with external providers or other functions responsible to ensure that business needs are met. 
• Conduct financial analysis and commercial assessments of supplier abilities. 
• Manage supplier relations; collaborate and communicate with suppliers.
• Conduct site meetings with supplier.
• Participate in the evaluation new and/or alternate products and submit recommendations.
• Ensures that supplier stakeholders comply with relevant regulatory requirements.
• Execute standardized procurement processes within agreed Service Level Agreements and governance guidelines.
• Register, capture, update, control and maintain data and other related systems required to enhance procurement operations.
• Assist with SAP master data.
• Ensure availability of information, conduct required analysis and research to ensure input when required and to ensure accuracy of information.

Qualifications

• College bachelor’s degree in Procurement or Business preferable and three years’ relevant experience in a chemical or industrial environment
• Experience procuring chemicals, energy/utilities, packaging, maintenance & environmental services, capital materials and logistics is preferred
• SAP MM Modules (Proficient in the creation and maintenance of SAP contracts and Purchase Orders / Reporting on vendors and materials) required
• Microsoft Office, above average Word, Excel and Power Point skills preferred
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Problem solving and decision-making capability
• Attention to detail

Location
Hamilton, Mississippi

Located in Northeast Mississippi the Hamilton facility is a short distance to the cities of Columbus, Amory, Aberdeen, and West Point. Within an easy commute, you will find several world class attractions.

For music lovers, there is the Beale Street historic district, Graceland, and Nashville.

Fantastic creole cuisine and music of New Orleans and the sparkling white beaches of the Gulf of Mexico are also just a short drive away.

Hamilton is in the heart of Southeastern Conference Sports, a premier location for college sporting events.