Buyer
About the role
Imagine yourself doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you. Growing your expertise and expanding your skillset with every project. Owning your ambition and fueling your career growth. It’s possible with a role at ChemTreat. ChemTreat, a Veralto company, is the nation’s largest and fastest-growing specialty chemical company dedicated solely to industrial water treatment.
We understand and respect the awe-inspiring power of water to impact industries, and to sustain and enhance lives. Our 2,000 associates across North and South America maximize this power for our customers—from power producers to food and beverage companies to the automotive industry—helping them grow their businesses while protecting people and the environment.
When you join the ChemTreat team and the broader Veralto network, you’ll have the chance to shape the future of our planet and the future of your career. You’ll have opportunities to build new skills and invest in your development, all while doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world’s vital water resources.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Direct Delivery Supervisor, the Buyer will be working with Corporate Services, Logistics, Accounts Payable, Strategic Procurement, and other Direct Delivery Buyers to facilitate the placement of PO’s directly with ChemTreat’s supply base to ensure the delivery of chemicals, equipment and services to customers.
In this role, a typical day will look like:
- Process and manage daily purchase orders generated from sales orders to support accurate and timely fulfillment.
- Execute order fulfillment activities that support revenue recognition, on-time shipment, and transactional accuracy.
- Monitor and support vendor performance metrics in partnership with the Procurement Manager and Category Managers.
- Drive continuous improvement through visual daily management (+QDIP), KPIs, and use of VES (Veralto Enterprise System) tools.
- Perform transitional receiving activities for chemical, equipment, and service purchase orders.
- Resolve vendor discrepancies related to pricing, quality, delivery, and safety, including root-cause identification and corrective actions.
- Manage Blanket Purchase Orders in coordination with Corporate Services, from issuance through renewal or disposition.
- Maintain system data and reporting (pricing, lead times, dashboards, RMAs/credits) to improve supplier performance and transactional efficiency.
Requirements
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain with 1–2 years of purchasing or inventory experience OR 3 years of purchasing, inventory or logistics experience in lieu of a degree.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Experience working with an ERP system; Dynamics 365 knowledge preferred.
Benefits
We offer:
- Flexible working hours
- Professional onboarding and training options
- Powerful team looking forward to working with you
- Career coaching and development opportunities
- Health benefits
- 401(k)
Pay
The compensation range for this role is $64,000 - $74,000 USD per year. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.