Procurement Agent I

Wacker Chemical Corporation; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Agent I to join their team in Ann Arbor. This role involves operational purchasing for various goods and services, ensuring ethical procurement practices that align with the company's strategic goals. You will play a vital role in managing purchase orders, analyzing supplier quotations, and maintaining data integrity in SAP. With a commitment to employee well-being, the company offers a comprehensive rewards package, including medical benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for career advancement. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to sustainable solutions and make a difference in the chemical industry.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Hybrid Work Arrangements

401(k) with Company Match

Education Assistance Program

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Procurement in a global company.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP for procurement tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders and procurement functions for US plants.
• Analyze supplier quotations and maintain SAP data.

Skills

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Date:

Apr 26, 2025

Location:

Ann Arbor

Company:

Wacker Chemical Corporation

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

To strengthen our team in Ann Arbor,

we are looking for you as a(n) Procurement Agent I.

This position has responsibility for operational purchasing functions for the goods and services purchased in support of all WACKER US sites. This individual will support Operational Procurement with RFQ/RFI's, order placement and confirmation, follow up on past due orders and all other procurement duties as needed. This person is responsible for the protection of the Company's assets by procuring materials & services in an ethical manner that meets WACKER's strategic goals and provides the greatest overall monetary value to the supply chains. This person will help to promote procurement practices and facilitate the continuous improvement of partnerships between its internal customers and WACKER's suppliers to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership.

Position Responsibilities:

• Create and issue purchase orders as needed for all goods and services for the US plants.


• Purchase order management including order confirmations, past due follow up, expediting and invoice verifications.


• Create and administer RFQ/RFI's as needed for all goods and services


• Analyze and compare supplier quotations.


• SAP data maintenance and management.


• Create and provide SAP and other reports to management as needed.


• Manage interactions with numerous levels in the organization at multiple locations in the US

Position Requirements:

• Associates Required, Bachelors preferred or equivalent years of work experience. Procurement/Supply Chain


• Preferred 3+ years of consistent work experience in Procurement in a large global/multicultural company within the Chemical and Manufacturing Industries with proven successful job performance.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.


• Preferred experience with SAP/Ariba, e-auction tools, and other e-tools for procurement reporting, efficiency.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills

What do we offer?

WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

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  Compensation and Incentive plans
  
  


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  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
  
  


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  Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
  
  


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  Paid parental leave
  
  


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  Wellbeing fund
  
  


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  Flexible hybrid work arrangements
  
  


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  401(k) with company match
  
  


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  Education Assistance Program
  
  


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  Career development and advancement opportunities
  
  


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  Support for Community Involvement
  
  

We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.

Reference Code:29109

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

Wacker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively promote the equality of opportunity for all who are qualified and bring the requisite experience, talent, skills, and potential, without regard to age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

Nearest Major Market: Ann Arbor

Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit