Global Buyer - Chemicals & Polymers (Hybrid)

PEAK Technical Services Inc.; Ogden (UT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

PEAK Technical Services Inc. in Ogden, UT is seeking a Buyer focused on sourcing and managing specialty chemicals, propellants, polymers, coatings, and other raw materials used in automotive safety systems.

This hybrid role requires coordinating with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, EHS, and Supply Chain teams worldwide to support strategic sourcing decisions and supplier risk assessments. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 6 years of relevant experience, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 6 years of experience in Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain.
• Strong knowledge of chemicals, propellants, resins, polymers, coatings, or other industrial raw materials.
• Proven negotiation, supplier management, and cost analysis skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally with global Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.
• Strong project management, organization, communication, and multitasking abilities.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage a global supplier base for chemicals, propellants, coatings, polymers, and related raw materials.
• Lead supplier lifecycle management, including sourcing, negotiations, performance reviews, and risk assessments.
• Support sustainability and regulatory-driven material transitions through structured sourcing and change management processes.
• Develop and implement cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and value engineering initiatives.
• Drive supplier quality, delivery, and cost performance while ensuring supply continuity.
• Support new product launches and strategic sourcing activities aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to support operational and commercial goals.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cost analysis

Project management

Communication

Multitasking

Advanced English

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM, Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

PEAK Technical Services Inc. in Ogden, UT is seeking a Buyer focused on sourcing and managing specialty chemicals, propellants, polymers, coatings, and other raw materials used in automotive safety systems.

This hybrid role requires coordinating with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, EHS, and Supply Chain teams worldwide to support strategic sourcing decisions and supplier risk assessments. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 6 years of relevant experience, and