Raw Materials Specialist

Randstad USA; Madawaska (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Relocation assistance

Company apartment

Job summary

Randstad USA is recruiting for a Raw Materials Specialist in Madawaska, Maine to manage all phases of raw materials purchasing. A Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and 5+ years of procurement or industry experience are required.

Salary includes a bonus, with relocation assistance and company apartment available for relocating candidates. The role focuses on optimizing purchasing, vendor contracts, inventory, and cost-saving initiatives while ensuring safety and GMP/HACCP compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement or related industry experience.
• Experience with raw materials purchasing and supplier management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes safety culture and ensures GMP/HACCP compliance across the mill.
• Modernizes purchasing and inventory management through best practices.
• Negotiate and oversee vendor contracts to secure favorable terms.
• Directs raw material procurement and maintains optimal stock levels.
• Oversees logistics, invoicing workflows, and coordination with departments.
• Contributes to annual budgeting and cost-saving initiatives.
• Supports month-end and year-end supply chain accounting.

Skills

Materials

Materials Science

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

Leading paper manufacturer in the greater St. Agatha ME area is searching for a Raw Materials Specialist to join their team. We are seeking candidates who have a Bachelors Degree within Chemical Engineering and 5+ years of Procurement or industry experience to manage all phases of the purchasing operation of raw materials.

This position offers salary + bonus and relocation assistance. Company apartment is also available to relocation candidates.

location: Madawaska, Maine

job type: Permanent

salary: $70,000 - 100,000 per year

work hours: 8am to 4pm

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Promotes a proactive safety culture across the mill through direct engagement, personal oversight of safe work practices, and active participation in safety meetings.
• Ensures strict adherence to food safety standards by applying HACCP principles and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), immediately reporting system anomalies to designated personnel.
• Modernizes purchasing and inventory management operations by training staff on industry best practices and strategic sourcing techniques.
• Negotiates and oversees vendor contracts and purchase agreements to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Directs raw material procurement and bulk inventory levels to guarantee seamless production while minimizing holding costs.
• Directs material flow to maintain optimal stock levels, balancing working capital with high-on-time customer delivery rates.
• Directs daily logistics and pickup scheduling in close coordination with the transportation department.
• Oversees the IQ Invoicing workflow to verify billing accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely vendor processing.
• Facilitates smooth operational communication between inventory management, color prep, and beater room operators.
• Drives the development of the annual operating budget, tracking ongoing performance to identify and execute cost-saving initiatives.
• Manages month-end and year-end financial close activities for supply chain and inventory accounting.
• Represents department needs during daily mill production, contractor performance, project scheduling, and executive business reviews.

Qualifications

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors (required)

Skills

• Materials
• Materials Science
• Project Management

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.