Strategic Raw Materials Buyer — Sourcing & Negotiations

American Chrome & Chemicals Inc; Castle Hayne (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

American Chrome & Chemicals Inc is seeking a Raw Materials Buyer to support raw material procurement across multiple locations. You will execute purchase orders, monitor inventories, and coordinate deliveries with suppliers to ensure continuity of supply.

Responsibilities include supplier negotiations, contract administration, and market analysis of raw materials. The role requires 2–5 years in procurement within manufacturing settings and familiarity with ERP systems like JD Edwards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, or related field preferred.
• 2-5 years of procurement, purchasing, logistics, or manufacturing support experience.
• Chemical purchasing or industrial raw material buying experience preferred.
• Manufacturing or industrial procurement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchase orders for raw materials and assigned commodities.
• Monitor inventory levels and support continuity of supply.
• Coordinate delivery schedules and supplier communications.
• Support supplier negotiations and sourcing activities.
• Assist with preparation and administration of supplier agreements and contracts.
• Monitor raw material market trends and pricing activity.
• Support spend analysis and sourcing evaluations.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and governance requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Supplier coordination

Negotiation skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, or related field

Tools

JD Edwards

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

American Chrome & Chemicals Inc is seeking a Raw Materials Buyer to support raw material procurement across multiple locations. You will execute purchase orders, monitor inventories, and coordinate deliveries with suppliers to ensure continuity of supply.

Responsibilities include supplier negotiations, contract administration, and market analysis of raw materials. The role requires 2–5 years in procurement within manufacturing settings and familiarity with ERP systems like JD Edwards.