Job Title: Buyer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Purchases and expedites delivery of raw materials, equipment, supplies, spare parts, and

services to maintain continuous plant operations.

• Negotiates contracts and/or purchase agreements for raw materials, spare parts, supplies,

services and equipment for new projects under the direction of management.

• Communicates with all departments to fill their purchasing needs and to inform them of order

status.

• Participates in and conducts supplier audits.

• Sources goods and services.

• Prepares and analyzes RFQ’s.

• Audits purchase orders and requisitions for clear, correct and specific information.

• Compiles, stores and retrieves purchasing records.

• Builds and manages vendor relationships.

• Participates in meetings as necessary.

• Analyzes market trends and applies this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.

• Supports strategic sourcing initiatives.

• Ensures that correct contracts are in place with vendors.

• Performs other duties as required.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field.

• Three years of experience in purchasing, procurement or related fields.

Skills/Abilities:

• Microsoft Office applications required.

• Well-developed interpersonal, oral communication, and writing skills.

• Flexible, adaptable, and organized; can handle numerous tasks simultaneously without losing

focus; ability to properly prioritize work.

• Detail minded and delivers quality work products.

• High commitment to work processes, procedures, and systems.

• Commercial negotiation skills.

Work Environment:

• Chemical Manufacturing site, in the presence of chemicals

• Works in a professional office and manufacturing environment

• Diverse/Multicultural workforce

• Fields calls during nights and weekends in the event of emergencies, with potential call out if

needed.