Associate Buyer, Chemicals & MRO Supply Chain

About the role

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for supply chain, operations, or procurement? Join our Chemicals & MRO Supply Chain team as an Associate Buyer and build a strong foundation in purchasing, supplier management, and inventory operations.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Create and process purchase orders based on forecasts and replenishment needs
• Track order confirmations, pricing, monitor delivery timelines, and follow up on ETAs
• Proactively identify and escalate supply risks (e.g., delays, lead time changes)
• Communicate regularly with suppliers to confirm orders and shipment status
• Gather market updates and support issue resolution for routine discrepancies
• Run and analyze reports on open orders, past-due items, and inbound shipments
• Maintain trackers for chemical categories (critical, stable, commodity)
• Support supplier change notifications and documentation updates
• Coverage of required chemical documentation (SDS, CoA, specs, etc.)
• Coordinate with internal teams on testing and qualification progress
• Support Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and adhere to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Track sample shipments and maintain approval logs
• Convert requisitions into purchase orders
• Ensure accurate pricing, delivery, and receipt data
• Resolve routine receiving discrepancies
• Maintain accurate vendor and item master data in ERP systems
• Possess cross-functional collaboration with Production, Receiving, and Quality teams to support operational needs
• Contribute ideas to improve purchasing processes, data accuracy, and supplier performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Chemistry, or related field
• 0–2 years of experience (internships or co-ops strongly preferred)

Skills & Strengths

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Solid Excel skills (e.g., filters, pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Effective communicator with strong written skills
• Analytical mindset with basic understanding of supply/demand concepts
• Comfortable learning new systems and tools

Why Join Us?

• Build a strong foundation in procurement and supply chain operations
• Gain exposure to manufacturing and regulated environments
• Work alongside experienced professionals and cross-functional teams

Career Growth

• Build a strong foundation in procurement and supply chain operations
• Gain exposure to manufacturing and regulated environments
• Work alongside experienced professionals and cross-functional teams

Compensation

The base pay for this position ranges from $55,000 to $67,000. Pay is based on a number of factors including job related knowledge, skills and experience. The job role is eligible for a discretionary bonus that may be provided as part of a total compensation package.

Benefits

As part of the total compensation package a full range of benefits are offered including medical coverage, insurance, and financial benefits. For more information, please visit https://blistexinc.com/employee-benefits/.