Strategic Operational Buyer – Chemicals & SAP

UBE C1 Chemicals America; Waggaman (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UBE Corporation America Inc. is seeking an Operational Buyer to join our manufacturing team in Louisiana. The role focuses on day-to-day purchasing, PO creation, order tracking, and supplier coordination to ensure uninterrupted site operations.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in procurement, experience with SAP, and strong data management skills. A fast-paced environment and collaboration with cross-functional teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP.
• Experience in transactional procurement activities.
• Knowledge of supplier coordination and order management processes.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day purchasing: PO creation, tracking, invoice resolution.
• Process requisitions into POs in SAP or ERP.
• Support spot buys and low-to-medium complexity sourcing.
• Maintain vendor data and pricing in procurement systems.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to fulfill procurement needs.
• Expedite orders to avoid disruptions and manage delivery timelines.
• Assist with onboarding suppliers and ensuring contract compliance.
• Participate in data collection, KPI tracking, and reporting.

Skills

P2P processes

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

UBE Corporation America Inc. is seeking an Operational Buyer to join our manufacturing team in Louisiana. The role focuses on day-to-day purchasing, PO creation, order tracking, and supplier coordination to ensure uninterrupted site operations.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in procurement, experience with SAP, and strong data management skills. A fast-paced environment and collaboration with cross-functional teams are essential.