Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Indirect Buyer to support our site operations with strategic procurement expertise. In this role, you’ll lead sourcing activities—from managing tenders and negotiating contracts to ensuring timely, high-quality procurement solutions. You’ll collaborate across departments and with suppliers to drive value, efficiency, and innovation in every purchase. If you're passionate about ethical sourcing, continuous improvement, and making a real impact in a global organization, this is your opportunity to thrive.

About the Role

Site Procurement Support

• Serve as the primary procurement contact for assigned Röhm America sites, independently processing purchase requests.
• Manage the procurement of MRO items, services, and small capital project equipment in alignment with the Procurement Policy.
• Utilize SAP for daily procurement transactions, including:
• Converting electronic purchase requests into purchase orders
• Maintaining supplier contracts, info records, outline agreements, vendor creation, and source lists
• Select vendors from the approved supplier list (via Sourcing Management and Integrity Next) based on capability and compliance with specifications.
• Ensure all suppliers meet insurance and safety documentation requirements.
• Conduct tenders independently for purchases under $100K; support the Sourcing Manager for tenders exceeding $100K.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Support

• Engage daily with site personnel, other buyers, Accounts Payable, Procurement leadership, and external suppliers/contractors.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies using Invoice Track.
• Provide SAP training and troubleshooting support to end users.
• Act as the procurement process expert and single point of contact for assigned sites.
• Train internal customers on procurement tools (e.g., IVT, CrowdFox) and promote their effective use in daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities and manage tenders.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure timely procurement solutions.
• Collaborate with departments and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or minimum 2 years in college as well as 1-3 years’ purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills required.
• Competency in using Microsoft Office Suite required, particularly Word and Excel.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced plant environment.
• Proven teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated contributor with the ability to work independently through managed objectives.
• Comfortable with a high-volume, processing role.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of SAP Materials Management module preferred.
• It is preferred to have knowledge of business law, accounting principles, state tax laws, "Occupational Safety & Health Act" (OSHA), "Environmental Protection Agency" (EPA) and state licensing regulations, as well as a basic understanding of Quality Management Systems and their development.

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