Strategic Chemical Procurement Specialist

Confidential; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

Confidential in Warren, OH is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing, purchasing, and material availability for a specialty metalworking lubricant and coatings operation. This on-site role owns the day-to-day purchasing cycle from requisition to payment, builds supplier relationships, and supports production and quality requirements.

You will negotiate pricing, terms, monitor supplier performance, maintain ERP records, and collaborate with Operations, Laboratory, Accounting, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, supply chain, or related field.
• 2–5+ years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience in chemical/manufacturing environments.
• Experience purchasing raw materials and packaging in batch/process manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers for raw materials, packaging, and MRO/indirect supplies based on cost, quality, reliability, and lead time.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and service levels with vendors to secure favorable agreements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery, quality, or pricing disputes with Operations and the Laboratory.
• Maintain backup/alternate supplier base for critical materials to reduce single-source risk.
• Prepare, issue, and track purchase orders and requisitions within the ERP system.
• Reconcile POs, invoices, and receipts with Accounts Payable; resolve pricing/discrepancies.
• Analyze market trends and supplier proposals to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Track procurement metrics to support budget and margin goals.
• Support annual budgeting and cost-forecasting with accurate pricing data.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Procurement software

Job description

Confidential in Warren, OH is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing, purchasing, and material availability for a specialty metalworking lubricant and coatings operation. This on-site role owns the day-to-day purchasing cycle from requisition to payment, builds supplier relationships, and supports production and quality requirements.

You will negotiate pricing, terms, monitor supplier performance, maintain ERP records, and collaborate with Operations, Laboratory, Accounting, and