Buyer - CHEM

Objective / Purpose The primary purpose of this role is to provide support to the Purchasing Team by determining and organizing forecasts, placing purchase orders, tracking incoming material, communicating with internal and external parties, and ensuring PO costs are accurate. This position is considered a primary contact for internal and external customers. Areas of Responsibility / Tasks Performance must reflect appropriate level of expertise and achievement of the desired results for the items listed below. · Enter purchase orders based on firm customer orders and forecasts · Communicate regularly with vendors to ensure all information is up to date and accurate – cost, packaging, delivery terms, etc. · Collaborate with the segments team to devise the best plan of action for ordering and storing material · Review daily open purchase order reports to ensure ETA’s are updated with the most up to date information. · Follow up daily on overdue purchase orders and communicate to the necessary parties any delays. · Track and trace inbound containers to warehouse, update ETA’s accordingly and communicate any delays/issues to Purchasing, Customer Service and Sales Teams. · Review containers’ status at port, yard, rail, and warehouse to prevent detention and demurrage charges · Complete projects for the Director of Sourcing on an as needed basis. · Collaborate with various members of different departments to ensure that all processes are flowing smoothly including but not exclusive to: purchase orders, work orders, sales orders, imports, exports, transportation, quality, master data, legal, and compliance issues. · All members of the Purchasing Team are required to fully understand and fulfill all of their assigned responsibilities, as well as, provide coverage to fellow team members on an as needed basis. · All other duties assigned by Supervisor or Manager   Minimum Qualifications / Education / Certifications 1. Education: a. Bachelor's degree or related training equivalent (Business or Supply Chain preferred) b. Relevant work experience in similar title and scope of responsibility – preferred 2. Proven business acumen and high level analytical skills 3. Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment 4. Maintains professional presentation, attitude, and behavior toward others 5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 6. Demonstrates ability to adapt to using newly introduced tools and technology 7. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and/or Adobe file creation and management.   Work Environment / Conditions The work environment/conditions described herein are representative of those that an incumbent may experience. · This job primarily operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and mobile communications devices. · Must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, with/or without the use of a private office. · Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice. Physical Requirements / Demands The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions & physical demands of this role. 1. This is a largely sedentary role, however a variety of standing, sitting and walking throughout the day is required. 2. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to communicate verbally, listen, read and comprehend information, and type on a consistent and daily basis.