Buyer

Responsibilities

• Process and release purchase orders within the ERP/MRP system based on production schedules, raw material demand, and operational requirements for chemical and liquid manufacturing environments, with a target turnaround of 24–48 hours.
• Review and validate purchase order details including quantities, minimum order requirements, delivery schedules, pricing, material specifications, packaging requirements, and supplier information.
• Coordinate supplier acknowledgments and manage changes to purchase orders, including adjustments to delivery timing, batch quantities, and material availability.
• Work closely with chemical and liquid raw material suppliers to resolve issues related to pricing, quality, transportation, lead times, and supply continuity.
• Lead recurring supplier review meetings focused on open orders, inventory risks, supplier performance, logistics challenges, and critical material shortages.
• Monitor inventory dashboards, demand signals, and shortage reports to identify at-risk raw materials, packaging components, and production supply concerns.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, planning, quality, operations, logistics, and procurement teams to support manufacturing schedules and long lead-time material planning.
• Maintain accurate procurement and supplier records to support inventory accuracy, regulatory compliance, audit traceability, and supplier performance metrics.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Chemical Operations, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 3–5 years of purchasing or buyer experience within chemical manufacturing, liquid processing, industrial manufacturing, or related process industries; multi-site experience preferred.
• Experience managing purchase orders, supplier relationships, inventory control, bulk chemical or liquid material logistics, and distribution workflows.
• • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills along with hands-on ERP/MRP system experience.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, communication, and problem-solving skills within fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities, mitigate supply chain risks, support production continuity, and drive timely resolution of material shortages or delivery issues.