Strategic Procurement Buyer - Chemicals & Materials

Talentify; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Fluid Technologies in Cartersville, GA is seeking a Buyer to partner with manufacturing teams to secure raw materials and components for the production schedule, balancing cost and reliability. The role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier management, and regulatory compliance, with ERP/SAP proficiency and advanced Excel required for data-driven decisions in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree and 2–3 years in manufacturing procurement, with experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required from a 4-year university.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in a manufacturing organization, preferably procurement.
• Direct experience procuring chemicals is preferred.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and advanced Excel for data analysis.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, market pricing dynamics, and hazardous material logistics.

Responsibilities

• Support Purchasing Managers to maintain pricing records, info records, and reporting.
• Maintain master data and MRP settings to ensure proper stocking policies and targets are delivered.
• Pull feedstock indices and analytics to support category strategies and negotiations.
• Verify raw materials are ordered to meet Master Production Schedule and adjust as necessary.
• Work with suppliers to expedite and improve delivery performance.
• Maintain Purchase Order data in SAP ERP system.
• Verify raw materials are ordered against customer forecasts.
• Review inventory order patterns and quantities to improve vendor delivery and cost savings.
• Collaborate with other departments to reduce delivery/test/release times.

Skills

Data analysis

Procurement

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Carlisle Fluid Technologies in Cartersville, GA is seeking a Buyer to partner with manufacturing teams to secure raw materials and components for the production schedule, balancing cost and reliability. The role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier management, and regulatory compliance, with ERP/SAP proficiency and advanced Excel required for data-driven decisions in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree and 2–3 years in manufacturing procurement, with experience in