Strategic Buyer

Strongsville, located in a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio, is part of the Process Technology Business Unit providing customer Process Equipment in chemical applications located in North, Central and South America. The Strongsville team designs and machines, fabricates and assembles the Process Equipment which includes: Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers, Block Heat Exchangers, Plate Heat Exchangers, Pumps, Columns, Quenches and Systems. It is our only Process Technology production site in the Americas.

Summary of Job Content:
• This position is responsible for managing the effective and efficient purchasing of steel pressure vessels and components according to drawings, commodities, services, and capital equipment for our site in Strongsville.
• Focus on long term vision for company and supplier for pressure vessels and equipment for customer projects.
• Industry knowledge expert incl. ASME skills.
• This position is responsible for the implementation of the initiatives of Global Purchasing.

Key Accountabilities:
• Negotiates prices, terms, and conditions of agreements and executes agreements with suppliers.
• Responsible for the management of suppliers in area of responsibility/categories.
• Formulates strategies for categories and serves as subject-matter expert on key categories of goods and services.
• Develops and executes action plans to meet targets for cost, quality, and delivery.
• Evaluates industry trends to determine potential impacts and initiates actions to ensure continuity of supply chain.
• Conducts semiannual audits of key suppliers to assess cost, quality, and delivery.
• Investigates potential suppliers for optimum alignment of capabilities with requirements.
• Develops domestic and international long-term relationships with suppliers.
• Coordinates agreements for goods and services covered by local, national, or global agreements.
• Manages purchases of goods and services for sites and completes transactions for purchasing in SAP with third parties and intercompany.
• Creates materials in SAP and maintains database of materials with respect to prices, sources, etc.
• Researches discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders and approves invoices for accounts payable.
• Validates local contracts and obtains certificates of liability insurance for projects.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures of Group Legal and Global Procurement.
• Performs other duties as required to support objectives of sites and Global Procurement.

Skills and Education:
• Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university.
• Proficiency with Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively and to provide world-class customer service.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills and ability to prioritize and to simultaneously handle multiple tasks.
• Must fluently read and speak English.

Experience:
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in procurement. Experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Commodity management
• Contract negotiations

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What we offer:

SGL offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical and Prescription Drug coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
• Voluntary Spouse Life insurance
• Voluntary Child Life insurance
• 401k Savings Retirement Plan with employer match
• Vacation days
• Paid Holidays

Our Promise:
Your skills and experience make a difference with us. You have the opportunity to help shape the future, live our values, and advance your career step by step-whether as an expert, a manager, or in project management. Make a difference. Come and join us!

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We provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
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Reasonable Accommodation Notice
SGL Carbon, LLC is committed to the inclusion of qualified individuals. As part of this commitment SGL Carbon, LLC will provide accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email . If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us at or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Become part of a team that makes a difference.

As one of the world's leading companies in developing and manufacturing specialty graphite, carbon fibers, and composite materials, we create innovative solutions for today's major challenges: mobility, energy, and digitalization.
With around 3,800 employees across 28 sites worldwide, we are dedicated to shaping the future through our products and technologies. Our work not only advances industry but also benefits society and reduces environmental impact.


Come and join us! Make a difference with your unique skills and experience.

Publication Date: Sep 9, 2026


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