Buyer I-Procurement Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Buyer I -Procurement Operations

 

BUYER - PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS

Location: Hybrid – Alpharetta, GA (Corporate HQ) Reports to: Regional Buyer Lead

 

Ready to play a critical role in ensuring the smooth execution of purchasing activities across Direct Materials, Indirect Spend, and Logistics?

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Buyer - Procurement Operations, you will serve as a key member of the Procurement organization, responsible for executing day-to-day transactional purchasing activities supporting Indirect Procurement, Direct Materials Procurement, and Logistics Procurement. This role focuses on purchase order management, supplier coordination, ERP transaction execution, issue resolution, data integrity, and procurement process compliance.

You will work closely with Category Managers, Strategic Sourcing Managers, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics, Accounts Payable, and suppliers to ensure uninterrupted operations through accurate and timely procurement execution.

The successful candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, and possesses strong ERP system capabilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Purchase Order Management

·Process and manage high-volume purchase requisitions and purchase orders across direct materials, indirect goods and services, and transportation categories.

·Validate requisition accuracy, pricing, supplier information, account coding, and approval workflows prior to PO issuance.

·Convert approved requisitions into purchase orders while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and sourcing strategies.

·Manage PO acknowledgments and ensure supplier acceptance of purchase orders.

·Monitor open purchase orders and proactively resolve exceptions affecting delivery schedules.

Direct Materials Procurement Support

·Execute transactional procurement activities supporting manufacturing operations and production schedules.

·Coordinate with plant personnel, production planners, and suppliers regarding material availability, delivery dates, and shipment status.

·Expedite critical material orders to prevent production disruptions.

·Support inventory replenishment activities and communicate supply risks to stakeholders.

Indirect Procurement Support

·Process purchases for MRO, maintenance services, facilities, utilities, professional services, IT, and other indirect categories.

·Assist internal stakeholders with procurement transactions, supplier selection guidance, and system navigation.

·Ensure purchases are made through approved suppliers and negotiated contracts whenever applicable.

Logistics Procurement Support

·Support freight, warehousing, transportation, and logistics-related purchasing activities.

·Process logistics service orders and freight-related purchase orders.

·Coordinate with transportation providers and internal logistics teams to resolve invoicing, service, and delivery issues.

·Assist in maintaining transportation supplier records and logistics-related procurement data.

 

Procurement Operations & Issue Resolution

·Resolve purchase order discrepancies, pricing variances, late deliveries, receipt issues, and invoice exceptions.

·Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve three-way match discrepancies.

·Collaborate with receiving, operations, logistics, and suppliers to ensure procurement transactions are completed accurately.

·Escalate recurring supplier performance issues to Category Management teams.

ERP Transactions, Reporting & Data Management

·Maintain accurate procurement data, supplier records, pricing information, lead times, and purchasing documentation.

·Utilize ERP systems and reporting tools to monitor procurement activity and transaction performance.

·Identify opportunities to improve transactional purchasing processes, workflow efficiency, and master data quality.

·Support procurement reporting, audit requests, KPI tracking, and compliance reviews.

 

Procurement Compliance

·Ensure adherence to procurement policies, delegation of authority requirements, and established sourcing strategies.

·Support internal and external audit requests.

·Follow established procurement controls and approval processes.

·Promote standardized purchasing practices and reduction of non-compliant spend.

Vendor Management Support

·Support vendor onboarding and vendor lifecycle management activities.

·Assist with supplier information validation and follow up on vendor-related requests to prevent procurement delays.

·Assist with supplier communications, compliance requirements, and credit application processes as needed.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Required Qualifications

·Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, procurement operations, or related transactional buying functions. Candidates with a range of experience levels will be considered, from developing professionals to seasoned procurement practitioners.

·Experience supporting Direct Materials, Indirect Procurement, or Logistics Procurement activities.

·Demonstrated experience processing high-volume purchase requisitions and purchase orders in a manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial environment.

·Strong knowledge of procurement processes, purchase order lifecycle management, supplier coordination, and invoice exception resolution.

·Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.

·Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and service levels.

 

ERP & Systems Requirements

·Required experience utilizing enterprise the following ERP systems for procurement and purchasing operations:

·Experience with both JD Edwards and SAP S/4HANA is strongly preferred.

· Strong preference for experience utilizing SAP Fiori applications for:

• Procurement workflows
• Purchase requisition and purchase order processing
• Supplier management
• Analytics and reporting
• Approval workflows
• Operational dashboards and KPI monitoring

Preferred Qualifications

· Manufacturing, chemical, industrial, logistics, or supply chain industry experience.

· Knowledge of AP invoice matching and three-way match processes.

· Experience supporting multi-site procurement operations.

· Exposure to procurement automation, workflow management, and process improvement initiatives.

· Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience).

 

WHY JOIN US?

You'll become part of a growing procurement organization where operational excellence and customer service are critical to business success. This position offers the opportunity to support enterprise-wide procurement operations, develop advanced ERP expertise, and make a measurable impact on supply continuity, supplier performance, and procurement efficiency across the organization.

You can find Arclin everywhere. Our technologies make homes and transportation safer, help crops flourish, keep water clean, protect first responders and members of the military, and preserve the purity of essential pharmaceuticals. These vital, everyday products can't fail, and we’re here to give the world an extra layer of performance and peace of mind.

With ~4,000 team members across more than 30 global manufacturing facilities, we operate with the scale to make a global impact and the agility to solve complex challenges at the molecular level. Rooted in scientific discovery and innovation, Arclin’s materials redefine performance across industries - from Firepoint®’s patented intumescent technology that helps stall flames and save lives to the iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® brands trusted to protect those who serve, strengthen aerospace and industrial systems, and perform where reliability and safety are top of mind.

As we expand our mission‑critical materials portfolio and shape the next era of performance technologies, we’re looking for people who want to grow, lead, and solve the challenges others can’t. Together, we’ll advance the innovations that keep the world moving. Because at Arclin, our people are truly Vital Beyond Measure.