BUYER

Formosa Plastics Group; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the petrochemical industry is seeking an entry-level Buyer to assist with procurement activities. The role involves negotiating prices, evaluating vendor proposals, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products. Ideal candidates should detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and have a foundational understanding of procurement techniques. Full benefits package and opportunities for growth within the organization.

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

FlexTime available

Competitive salary and bonus

401(k) plan with company match

Qualifications

• Entry-level or 1 year experience as Buyer.
• Good in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Detail-oriented with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate the best price and terms for cost savings.
• Evaluate bidder proposals and recommend the best options.
• Prepare monthly purchase reports and communicate across departments.

Skills

Negotiation

Attention to Detail

Communication

Independent Work

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

AS400

Job description

9 Peach Tree Hill Rd, Livingston, NJ 07039, USA

Job Description

Posted Monday, June 9, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Company Overview for Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.

Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. With annual revenues of more than $5 billion, we employ over 2,800 people who operate 20 production units in six business divisions - Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor-Alkali, and Oil & Gas.

Formosa Plastics offers a full line of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and polypropylene resins, caustic soda and other petrochemicals that deliver the consistency, performance and quality that customers demand. We market our polypropylene and polyethylene resins under the Formolene tradename; we market our suspension PVC and specialty (dispersion) PVC resins under the Formolon tradename. We also produce and sell caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, commercial bleach and hydrochloric acid.

We are committed to supplying the highest quality products and services to our customers, providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and contributing to the quality of life in the communities where we operate. This commitment is made possible through our dedicated people, consistent products, continued protection of the environment and ongoing investments in new product development, quality control systems and safe, modern and energy-efficient production facilities.

Formosa Plastics is a privately held company headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. Our core business, producing plastic resins and petrochemicals, takes place at three wholly-owned chemical manufacturing subsidiaries located in Delaware City, Delaware, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Point Comfort, Texas.

BUYER I

POSITION OBJECTIVE

This petro-chemical industry Buyer position exists to perform the assigned Purchasing work to solicit the most competitive quotes in the most efficient and effective manner, reduce costs and obtain quality products with on-time delivery. The Buyer conducts the procurement activities by procurement techniques (e.g. Analyzing previous cost, market trend and etc..), while ensuring the services can meet the timeline with the quality work in support of centralized procurement activities.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• Negotiate to obtain the best possible price/terms for total cost saving & company best interest.
• Perform the Purchasing services for the Plant Expansion and/or MRO (Maintenance/Repair /Operation) work at the Right time, with the Right quality, in the Right quantity, and at the Right price.
• Evaluate bidder(s)' proposal(s) document and specification, and analyze the prices, previous performance, commitments and indications of financial responsibility in order to recommend the most advantageous proposal.
• Verify the correctness of Purchase Order and/or Contract documentation in order to properly issue the PO/Award.
• Evaluate bid responsiveness, vendor(s)' responsibility and its performance by observing and monitoring market conditions and business practices.
• Perform job accountability and position function in terms of objectives, priorities and deadlines, and effectively communicate, collaborate, facilitate the communications between internal and external contacts including Plant Users (e.g. Engineering Center, Maintenance and Operation Groups), Legal, Accounting, and, all other contacts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Entry Level or 1 year experience as Buyer
• Good in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of AS400 is a plus.
• Must have regular, reliable attendance as well as the ability to work outside the regular schedule as required.

INDIVIDUAL SPECIFIC JOB TASKS

• Negotiate to obtain the best possible price and terms & conditions for total cost saving and company's best interest.
• Perform the Purchasing work requested by E/C, Maintenance/Operations and others.
• Identify and investigate vendor(s)' capability for the best selection of the bidders.
• Evaluate bidder(s)' proposal(s) document and clarifications, and analyze detailed in accordance with previous order, market conditions and business practices.
• Initiate the recommendatory report to make recommendations and present negotiation strategies for Management approval.
• Review with Legal Dept. to ensure all contractual obligation are met.
• Review the accuracy/correctness of all order information to properly issue Purchase Order/Contract.
• Investigate and resolve any issue and efficiently handle dispute and/or discrepancy.
• Perform trouble shooting and problem solving to any abnormal situation and even provide preventive advice to Management for improvement.
• Communicate with other Departments for pre-award and post-award functions.
• Prepare the Purchasing Monthly Report and other reports.
• Perform other special assignments from Management.
• Follow Department SOP and Company policy to conduct the Purchasing work.

Health Coverage and Perks Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care Short-term Disability Long-term Disability Group Term Life, Dependent and Supplemental Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement

Work/Life Balance

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off for a balanced life
(Vacation, Sick and Personal Time)

FlexTime Available

Competitive Compensation

Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match,
Cash Balance, Pension Plan

9 Peach Tree Hill Rd, Livingston, NJ 07039, USA