Chemicals Purchasing & Sourcing Specialist I

Ascensus Specialties LLC; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401k match

Paid Time Off

Holidays & PTO

MA PFML

EAP

Job summary

Ascensus Specialties is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist I to join our onsite team in Newburyport, MA. You will source and purchase specialty chemicals, manage the procurement lifecycle from supplier qualification through delivery, and collaborate with Sales, Product Management, Quality, EHS, Regulatory, Warehouse, and Finance to ensure product availability and cost efficiency.

The role requires an associate degree, 2–5 years in purchasing or procurement, and strong ERP/Office

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Chemistry, or related field.
• 2–5 years in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or related experience.
• Familiarity with ERP and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase specialty chemicals across categories.
• Issue RFQs and evaluate supplier offers.
• Negotiate terms to ensure cost efficiency and supply continuity.
• Maintain supplier documentation (SDS, TDS, CoA).
• Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, EHS, and Logistics.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Sourcing & negotiation

ERP experience

Excel

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Business or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ascensus Specialties is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist I to join our onsite team in Newburyport, MA. You will source and purchase specialty chemicals, manage the procurement lifecycle from supplier qualification through delivery, and collaborate with Sales, Product Management, Quality, EHS, Regulatory, Warehouse, and Finance to ensure product availability and cost efficiency.

The role requires an associate degree, 2–5 years in purchasing or procurement, and strong ERP/Office