Strategic Chemical Buyer II - Procurement & Negotiation

Ampac Fine Chemicals LLC; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampac Fine Chemicals LLC in Rancho Cordova, CA is seeking a Chemical Buyer II to perform moderately complex purchasing duties for chemical raw materials and supplies. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to evaluate needs, negotiate pricing, and ensure procurement policy compliance.

The role supports supplier performance management, resolves purchasing issues, and assists with activities across buying groups, with supervision and emphasis on operational efficiency and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle/SAP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide purchasing support for internal users for chemical raw materials and supplies.
• Review and process purchase requisitions; issue purchase orders per policy.
• Develop purchase specifications; prepare bid packages and RFPs; evaluate proposals.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical

Attention to detail

Teamwork

ERP systems

Contracts

Incoterms

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Chemistry/Chemical Engineering background

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Job description

Ampac Fine Chemicals LLC in Rancho Cordova, CA is seeking a Chemical Buyer II to perform moderately complex purchasing duties for chemical raw materials and supplies. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to evaluate needs, negotiate pricing, and ensure procurement policy compliance.

The role supports supplier performance management, resolves purchasing issues, and assists with activities across buying groups, with supervision and emphasis on operational efficiency and