Buyer

About the role

SNF is a specialty chemical group whose products, water-soluble polymers, contribute to treating, recycling, preserving water, saving energy, and reducing carbon footprint. A pioneer in soft chemistry, SNF has long been present on all continents, employing 9,000 people, including more than 2,700+ in the USA. Innovation and movement toward a cleaner, less carbon-intensive world accelerates SNF’s growth. This position will be responsible for the purchasing of production materials, operating supplies, and services as well as solving issues related to bids and contracts and import/export requirements. Other duties may be assigned as required by the Purchasing Department. Key responsibilities include purchase order confirmation, follow up on existing orders, and communication with appropriate personnel at all levels. The prime candidate will be a problem solver and team player with a track record for improving processes and must be able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with vendors and suppliers to obtain pricing, availability, and delivery.
• Prepares requisitions, purchase orders, and quote requests and is responsible to ensure that correct documentation is supplied to all vendors such as terms and conditions, import/export paperwork, and other related documentation.
• Procures materials and services with or without the aid of an MRP system.
• Manages and resolves problems regarding delivery, quality, and pricing in a timely manner.
• Reviews open requirements.