What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Specialist position at Chem-Trend?
Chem-Trend, a company of the Freudenberg Group, is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and marketing of specialized release agents, purging compounds, paper impregnation chemicals, and other process chemical specialties and additives, with manufacturing and R & D operations in North and South America, Europe, India, and Asia that are supported by its headquarters in Michigan, USA. Chem-Trend has a singular focus of providing innovative solutions for the die casting, polyurethane, rubber, composites, tire, thermoplastic, wood composite, and paper impregnation industries.
Some of your Benefits
401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
Education Reimbursement: Receive financial aid to help propel your career to the next level.
Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
Authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
Relocation assistance is not available.
Chem-Trend is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Occasional travel to visit suppliers may be required
Howell, MI
On-Site
Chem-Trend Limited Partnership
The Purchasing Specialist executes day-to-day purchasing activities in SAP, manages stock transfers, maintains inventory parameters, and supports MDM updates. The role ensures operational efficiency, accurate documentation, and timely follow-up across procurement workflows.
Purchasing Specialist
Responsibilities
Some of your Benefits
401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
Education Reimbursement: Receive financial aid to help propel your career to the next level.
Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
Authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
Relocation assistance is not available.
Chem-Trend is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Occasional travel to visit suppliers may be required
Howell, MI
On-Site
Chem-Trend Limited Partnership
The Purchasing Specialist executes day-to-day purchasing activities in SAP, manages stock transfers, maintains inventory parameters, and supports MDM updates. The role ensures operational efficiency, accurate documentation, and timely follow-up across procurement workflows.
Purchasing Specialist
Responsibilities
- Create, modify, manage, and close purchase orders in SAP, including updating them with notes and follow‑up actions while collaborating with Buyers on corrective actions and replacements.
- Execute stock transfers between plants and storage locations.
- Monitor and follow up on late deliveries, coordinate with receiving teams.
- Run and export SAP PO reports (late orders, confirmations, open orders, resolve PO discrepancies) and consumption analysis.
- Review inventory and consumption; update reorder points, lead times, storage locations, rounding values, minimum order quantities, Incoterms, and buyer codes via spreadsheet. Submit vendor contact/email changes via MDM forms
- Coordinate returns for non-conforming or overstocked materials; arrange logistics and track to credit/no-charge replacement.
- Participate in shortage/hot-list meetings; escalate sourcing needs to Buyers.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science or a related field preferred; 2-3 years of experience as a Buyer in lieu of degree
- ERP Experience; SAP Knowledge preferred
- Knowledge of chemicals
- Computer skills including word, excel, and databases
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Good organization skills and able to switch priorities quickly.