Buyer - CAPEX

About the Role

As the Buyer reporting to the Sr. Purchasing and Category Manager, you will be responsible for procurement agreements for assigned categories, products, and services—including maintenance, repair, and operating supplies, equipment, energy, and other site needs. You will work closely with category managers, site operations, planning, finance, quality, and suppliers to meet business requirements while following commercial guidelines, legal requirements, company policies, and established procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Execute indirect procurement with high quality, ensuring accuracy in product, packaging, quantity, timing, quality, and documentation, including import management/administration for imported products/services.
• Maintain sourcing strategies provided by Category Managers.
• Execute procurement policies and operational models: identify needs, create requisitions, facilitate approvals, create and manage purchase orders, support receipt, assist Finance with payments/compliance, manage contracts and performance metrics, resolve client issues (including NCRs), manage item catalog, and fulfill supplier allocation guidelines.
• Track shipments, expedite deliveries, and resolve demurrage issues.
• Ensure ERP processes and data standards are adhered to.
• Support the Scheduler in inventory management processes and achieving inventory targets, participating as required in SIOP, MRP, and inventory budget/target setting processes; verify mid‑ and long‑term supply requirements with the Master Planner.
• Execute Supplier Relationship Management processes per Strategic Sourcing guidelines: supplier implementation/onboarding, monitoring via KPIs/scorecards, auditing, stratification/classification, linking suppliers with operations, and supporting contract changes.
• Support continuous improvement in collaboration with Category Managers, including KPI management.
• Monitor contract adherence regarding quantity, pricing, and rebate thresholds.
• Keep the Category Manager and Quality Manager informed of supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s degree in business, science, or a technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant procurement experience.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP.
• Familiarity with site manufacturing and services.
• Knowledge of MRP and e‑procurement tools is a plus.

Benefits

• Physical health benefits: competitive medical, dental, and vision packages; company contribution to a Health Savings Account; cash incentive for annual physicals and reimbursement.
• Financial wellness: company‑paid life insurance and disability plans; 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match; certified financial planning and investment services.
• Mental health benefits: generous paid time off, 10 paid holidays, paid parental bonding leave, and additional wellness offerings.

About Us

SI Group is a global leader in innovative technology for performance additives, process solutions, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and chemical intermediates. Our solutions are essential to diverse industries and applications, creating extraordinary results by enhancing quality, performance, and durability of countless everyday items. We are committed to captivating customers through expanded capabilities, global reach, and new innovations that deliver superior performance and value.