Buyer

Coastal Chemical Co., LLC; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Education assistance program

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plans / 401(k)

Job summary

Brenntag North America, Inc. in Kilgore, TX, is seeking a Buyer to procure products for oil and gas distribution. The role partners with facility personnel, product managers, transportation coordinators, and suppliers to maintain inventory levels and ensure on-time delivery while tracking KPIs.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field and 2+ years in purchasing or inventory management, with strong Excel skills and the ability to work independently and in teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Distribution, Business, or related field.
• Two or more years' experience in a professional purchasing or inventory management role.
• Strong attention to detail, with emphasis on quality control and maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Review and issue purchase orders to suppliers.
• Maintain optimum stocking levels based on inventory turns, stratification, and profit margin.
• Analyze inventory to reduce slow inventory and/or return to vendors.
• Process direct shipment purchase orders for customer invoicing.
• Negotiate pricing with suppliers and qualify any new potential products.

Skills

Analytical

Outgoing

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Excel

Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Your Role Summary

The Buyer is responsible for the procurement of products as assigned. They are required to work closely with company facility personnel, product managers, transportation coordinators, and suppliers to ensure proper inventory levels are met and products are delivered efficiently while maintaining measured KPIs. We require an analytical and outgoing individual who is interested in learning chemical distribution focused on the oil and gas industry.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Review and issue purchase orders to suppliers
• Work with facilities to maintain optimum stocking levels based on inventory turns, stratification, and profit margin
• Analyze inventory to reduce slow inventory and/or return to vendors
• Process direct shipment purchase orders for customer invoicing
• Maintain accurate product data and cost information in vendor and product master file(s) to ensure data accuracy from time of purchase to invoicing
• Adjust shipment schedules as needed to meet delivery requirements
• Negotiate pricing with suppliers and qualify any new potential products along with appropriate personnel
• Conduct analysis of current supply chain processes to make suggestions to management for improvement
• Back-up other buyers as needed
• Run and distribute miscellaneous reports on a monthly or as needed basis
• Ability to travel for work-related projects as needed
• Demonstrate ability to work independently, use initiative, follow through, and complete tasks without oversight
• Demonstrate ability to work in a team setting
• Strong communication skills enabling effective collaboration and building relationships with all levels of employees and third parties
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

Your Profile Education & Experience

• Education – Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Distribution, Business, or related field.
• Two or more years' experience in a professional purchasing or inventory management role.
• Strong attention to detail, with emphasis on quality control and maintaining confidentiality.

Computer Skills

• Advanced user of Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to multi-task – Manages multiple tasks at one time; quickly and accurately shifts attention among multiple tasks under distracting conditions without loss of accuracy or appearance of frustration.

Communication skills

Reads, writes and speaks fluent English, using appropriate grammar, style and vocabulary. Correctly spells commonly used English words and job specific terms. Demonstrates exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills. Uses presence and command skills to influence without authority and partner with a diverse group of associates.

Organizational ability

Demonstrates a systematic approach in carrying out assignments. Is very orderly and excels at cutting through confusion and turning chaos into order. Able to work independently when required or professionally with other personnel to get job tasks performed.

Professionalism

Perform duties in an efficient manner, while maintaining a positive relationship with management and peers; professional interaction with internal and external customers.

Our Offer

• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Brenntag and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to any category protected by federal, state or local law, including as applicable, applicant's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical condition), genetic information, military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable federal, state or local law, political affiliation, marital status, membership in an employee organization, parental status, expunged juvenile record, or any other status protected by federal, or local law. Brenntag will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.

E-Verify

Brenntag North America, Inc. and its subsidiaries use E-Verify, a government-run, web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information, please go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employees or view the poster at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster.pdf.

Company Overview

Brenntag TA Team Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution. As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future. For more information, please visit www.brenntag.com