Buyer - Innospec : Job Details

A Buyer I supports the buying and procurement process, assisting with identifying suppliers, negotiating prices, managing inventory, tracking shipments, and collaborating with others to ensure timely delivery and procurement needs are met.

Responsibilities

• Experienced working in ERP systems, preferably SAP, with hands on responsibilities for data upkeep, such as entering goods receipts movements, maintaining purchasing info records, facilitating intercompany and intracompany stock transfer orders, and tracking vendor purchase order confirmations
• Maintain vendor contact information in ERP system to ensure automated purchase order emails successfully make it to vendor inbox
• Support buyer and purchasing manager in tracking ISO containers and inbound railcar movements, allowing for delivery changes to reduce oversupply situations and demurrage costs
• Work closely with buyers, supply planner, and sourcing manager to place purchase orders where needed

Essential Functions

• Research products, prepares and places purchase orders, and selects vendors.
• Obtains materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need
• Develops and maintains necessary records and files for efficient operation
• Manage the Purchase Order Process
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• Handles moderately complex issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff

Role Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 2 to 4 years of experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are needed to interact with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload and organization skills are critical.
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Teams with strong knowledge of Excel
• Experience with SAP S4/Hana ERP System
• Strong math skills