Kaiser is continuing to grow and we need to add a Capital Purchasing Agent. Current staff consists of
Kaye Latham (part-time), Ben Hatch, Mirna Reyes, Jinger Dittmer and me on staff. We work closely with the local Purchasing team also.
Salary varies and depends upon experienc e.
Kaiser has decentralized Purchasing, but our group was formed in 2007 under the continuous improvement VP to support all 12 Kaiser facilities in the US & Canada from Spokane. We also help lead a new Purchasing Council for all Kaiser Purchasing Agents, which was newly formed to help with collaboration and training, etc. We have a long way to go, but it’s a great first step.
Contract experience is very helpful, as our focus is on large equipment purchases, installations & construction contracts and services contract. The role has its share of tactical & strategic work and requires a high level of leadership, organization and decision making. It’s very dynamic. We work very closely with the Engineering team and our supplier base.
Thank you.

Capital Purchasing Manager
Exempt
None
The purpose of the Kaiser Production Systems (KPS) Capital Purchasing
Agent is to oversee and ensure the use of standard purchasing practices for corporate-wide capital project procurement at Kaiser Aluminum. The Capital
Purchasing Agent will support projects for purchasing specifications, contract language, negotiations, supplier management, cost tracking, and expediting as the projects require.
The Capital P urchasing Agent’s essential functions include:
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Ensure that all purchase orders (P O’s) are requisitioned by appropriate personnel.
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Develop P O’s per company policy for purchasing company assets as part of the CAPEX business plan approved expenditures.
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Develop contract language used by Kaiser Aluminum for contracted services necessary to carry-out the capital project.
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Ensure that final P O’s include appropriate reviews.
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Develop system for capturing, storing, and using PO language to expedite purchase o rder and contract language as “Boiler Plate” language.
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Develop efficiency improving methodologies and systems in conjunction with the construction management organization.
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Track project costs as purchase requisitions are received and PO’s are issued.
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Record and report to the project managers ’ monthly committed amounts. Notify the appropriate manager when funding for the project has been reached. PO’s exceeding the approved and budgeted

amounts of the RFI will not be issued.
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Build skill and experience base with facility Purchasing Agents through coaching, guiding, and instructing personnel assigned and involved with the projects; lead in continuous improvement opportunities.
A B achelor’s Degree in Business or technical field is required.
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A minimum of two years purchasing experience is preferred.
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Experience with purchasing expediting, contracting, and cost tracking.
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An ability to plan for and use resources efficiently, always looking for ways to reduce costs; able to create accurate budgets.
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Mechanical aptitude is a plus.
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Lean manufacturing experience preferred.
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Data analysis and presentation skills; ability to create accurate and punctual reports.
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Proven ability to drive change in an organization, generate new ideas, challenge the status quo, encourage innovation, solve problems creatively, and support change.
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Analytical skills, an ability to understand underlying issues and complex processes, and know the difference between critical details and less important facts.
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Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; good listening skills.
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High attention to detail; will continuously look for improvements and find root cause of quality problems.
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An ability to ensure commitments to customers and build customer confidence.
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Proven ability to work in teams, meet all responsibilities, listen to others and value opinions, help others to meet goals, and promote a team atmosphere.
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Demonstrated leadership skills.
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Positive negotiation skills and the ability to stay focused on a positive outcome.
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Excellent decision making skills; will recognize problems and respond, making timely decisions.
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Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, keeping information organized and accessible.
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Strong PC skills, including Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Access, and Excel.

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Be someone with an exceptional capacity to understand the complexity of Kaiser
Aluminum’s organization, the market in which it competes, and the value drivers and key performance metrics in the business.
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Have well developed interpersonal and business partnering skills, with the ability to quickly adapt to, be accepted by, and interrelate with the organization at all levels.
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Be willing to work flexible hours.
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Be willing to travel, as necessary.
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Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
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Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company.
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Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.
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Approximately 95% of the job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. 5% of the job function is required in the plant. There is exposure to operating machinery and a manufacturing environment.