Buyer

Kao Specialties Americas (KSA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kao Corporation, Tokyo, Japan. Kao Corporation is a global company that develops, manufactures and markets personal hygiene, laundry, food, cosmetic, and specialty chemical products. The majority of the global product lines are based on surface-active agents or “surfactant” chemistries. Kao Specialties Americas LLC is a specialty chemicals manufacturing company with three major business segments (1) Oleo Chemicals, (2) Performance Chemicals and (3) Specialty Chemicals including Imaging Materials and Aroma Chemicals.

Responsible for negotiating pricing and shipment of direct materials.  Relies on experience and judgment to plan and execute essential duties.

Responsibilities

·        Issue purchase orders for raw materials and packaging

·        Monitor raw material demand in SAP on a daily basis

·        Expedite raw materials and packaging as needed to cover production demand

·        Source new materials for product development

·        Lead Supplier Qualification Program

·        Support Operations and Planning Departments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 2 - 4 years of experience in the field or equivalent experience in purchasing, inventory, or supply chain management
• Experience using the Procurement Module of SAP or an equivalent Enterprise Resource Planning software (ERP) is preferred. 
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) is a plus.

40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

KSA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to include medical, dental, life insurance, savings plan and paid time off.

Kao Specialties Americas LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.