Buyer

Buyer

The Buyer is responsible for end-to-end procurement of chemical materials supporting multiple customer programs, each with distinct operational and performance requirements. This role manages purchasing execution, supplier coordination, ERP (MAS) data integrity, inventory control, and financial transactions while meeting customer-specific KPIs related to cost, service level, compliance, and delivery performance.

The Buyer serves as the primary procurement interface between customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, ensuring materials are sourced, ordered, received, invoiced, and reconciled accurately and on schedule.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Execute purchasing activities for chemical materials across multiple customer accounts with varying specifications, service levels, and KPIs.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders in MAS based on approved customer demand and contractual requirements.
• Confirm order receipt, delivery commitments, and lead times with suppliers; proactively resolve delivery or availability risks.
• Track order status through receipt at customer locations and address delivery, quality, or documentation issues.
• Identify alternate materials and suppliers to mitigate supply risk, cost escalation, or performance gaps.
• Establish and maintain effective supplier relationships to support continuity, performance, and compliance.

Financial & ERP Administration

• Maintain accurate supplier, material, and transaction data within MAS (ERP).
• Process material receipts, inventory movements, and internal sales transactions in MAS.
• Complete month-end activities for assigned sites, including reconciliations and required system closeouts.
• Prepare and submit GMR2 reporting by the 10th of each month as required.
• Generate customer invoices, manage accounts payable coordination, and perform account reconciliations.

Inventory & Planning

• Monitor inventory levels to align with customer demand, safety stock requirements, and KPI targets.
• Conduct physical inventories where applicable and reconcile discrepancies.
• Perform material planning activities to balance service reliability with cost and working capital objectives.

Safety & Compliance

• Participate in Safety Observation Tours (SOTs) and comply with all site and customer safety requirements.
• Ensure procurement activities align with chemical handling, regulatory, and customer compliance standards.

General

• Collaborate effectively with technical, operational, and administrative stakeholders.
• Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business, or related field or a minimum of three (3) years of relevant procurement experience; equivalent combinations of education and experience considered.
• Experience in the chemical industry or regulated supply chains strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage purchasing for multiple customers with differing KPIs, priorities, and service expectations.
• Strong supplier coordination and negotiation skills.
• High proficiency in ERP systems (MAS preferred) and data accuracy discipline.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet strict deadlines.
• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to escalate risks and issues early.
• Professional communication skills and a strong customer service mindset.

Core Competencies:

• Procurement Execution
• ERP & Data Integrity
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Financial Accuracy & Controls
• Inventory Planning & Control
• Customer KPI Management
• Risk Identification & Mitigation

Work Environment:

• Primarily office-based

Physical Environment:

• May require limited standing, walking, and lifting consistent with office and light industrial settings.

Travel:

• Minimal travel; occasional site or supplier visits may be required.

EEO Statement:

Chemico provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Chemico complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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