Buyer

Brenntag Group; Kilgore (TX); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 86.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Education assistance program

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

401(k)

Healthcare options

Zusammenfassung

Brenntag North America, Inc. is seeking a Buyer for Kilgore, TX. You will procure products, coordinate with facilities, managers, and suppliers to ensure inventory levels meet KPIs. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in a chemical distribution setting.

The role requires the ability to travel for work-related projects and the flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits are offered as part of Our Offer.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in supply chain related field.
• 2+ years in purchasing or inventory management.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Review and issue purchase orders to suppliers.
• Maintain optimum stocking levels with inventory turns.
• Analyze inventory to reduce slow movers.
• Back-up other buyers as needed.
• Prepare monthly reports.

Kenntnisse

Procurement

Inventory management

Excel

Outlook

Negotiation

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Industrial Distribution

Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

## BuyerApply: Onsite: Kilgore, Texas, USA: Full time: Posted Today: JR113133# **Your Role** **Summary:**The Buyeris 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** * We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.* Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.* Paid parental leave* Education assistance program* Employee assistance program* Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k) 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, state, 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. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. This application is considered current for sixty (60) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at [e-mail] (phone, tty, fax, email, etc.).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.## Brenntag TA Team### Video### About BrenntagBrenntag 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