Chemical Buyer

Emery Oleochemicals; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in chemical manufacturing is looking for a Chemical Buyer to manage procurement processes, supplier relationships, and cost analyses. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for sourcing chemicals and packaging materials, while ensuring compliance with regulations and tracking vendor performance. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience in manufacturing or supply chain management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and purchasing commodity and specialty chemicals and packaging materials.
• Building and maintaining vendor relationships and evaluating their performance.
• Creating purchase orders and ensuring timely delivery of materials.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Negotiation Skills

Detail-Oriented

Customer Service Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Chemistry, Supply Chain or related field

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Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Buyer (Chemical and Packaging)

• Procurement:
  
  

Sourcing and purchasing commodity and specialty chemicals (bulk, totes, dry, powders, liquids), raw materials, and process aides.

Sourcing and purchasing packaging materials (bags, super sacks, drums, totes, pallets, etc)

• Supplier Management:
  
  

Building and maintaining relationships with vendors, evaluating their performance, and identifying opportunities for cost savings and improved quality.

• Order Management:
  
  

Creating purchase orders, negotiating pricing and delivery terms, expediting orders, and ensuring timely delivery.

• Cost Analysis:
  
  

Analyzing raw material costs, collaborate with commercial team to manage price risk

Identifying cost-saving opportunities and participating in cost reduction projects.

• Documentation:
  
  

Maintaining accurate records of purchase orders, vendor data, pricing, lead times, and regulatory documents.

• Customer Service:
  
  

Collaborating with internal departments (e.g., Planning, Customer Service, Business) to address material delays or disruptions and pricing changes.

• Regulatory Compliance:
  
  

Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and obtaining necessary regulatory documents.

• Performance Tracking:
  
  

Tracking vendor performance metrics and proactively addressing any issues.

• Market Research:
  
  

Staying informed about market trends, new suppliers, and alternative materials.

Identifying quality standards and ensuring that all products meet those standards.

• Negotiation:
  
  

Negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers to secure favorable terms.

• Communication:
  
  

Effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and internal departments.

• Problem Solving:
  
  

Identifying and resolving issues related to procurement, inventory, or supplier performance.

• Data Management:
  
  

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date information in the company's purchasing system.

• ERP System Experience: SAP experience desired
  
  

Education

• Bachelor's degree: Business, Chemistry, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Relevant Experience: Experience in manufacturing, process manufacturing, inventory control, or production environments is highly desirable.
  
  

Skills

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills to monitor markets and develop correlations to manage buy decisions.
• Communication Skills: Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop relationships/partnerships with key suppliers.
• Develop and maintain dashboard of market trends, key drivers, and expectations in regular updates to stakeholders
• Organizational Skills : Strong organizational skills are needed to manage inventory and procurement processes.
• Negotiation Skills : Negotiation skills are crucial for securing favorable deals with suppliers.
• Detail-Oriented : A keen eye for detail is important for ensuring accuracy in purchasing.
• Customer Service Skills : Knowledge of customer needs and meeting quality standards is also important.
• Microsoft Office Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is often required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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