Indirect Buyer

About the role

Essity is looking for an experienced indirect buyer who will be responsible for executing and implementing procurement strategy in the area of responsibility and building sustainable relationships with suppliers. The ideal candidate should/could live in Dover, DE or Philadelphia, PA. We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.

Responsibilities

• Manage risk and lead negotiations for all local categories across locations, using appropriate e-sourcing tools and techniques.
• Ensure appropriate contingency plans are in place in accordance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Align with requester on missing specification and clarify user requirements relating to free‑text requests (one‑time purchases).
• Support Business Partnering to drive continuous improvement through cost‑saving projects, organizing trials, implementing supplier changes and tracking savings.
• Identify suppliers as per the category instructions (preferred supplier list) and execute quick RFQs.
• Ensure compliance with Essity procedures, purchasing policy and financial instructions.
• Deliver Procurement Efficiency.
• Identify and execute saving initiatives.
• Execute and implement procurement strategy in area of responsibility.
• Build sustainable relationships with suppliers.
• Approve supplier request and ensure supplier compliance with local categories.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date source list (Contract/Catalog/Purchase Info Records) for local suppliers.
• Contribute to Procurement Excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis on business, economics, finance, technical background, procurement, or comparable professional education.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar or adequate role in a procurement environment.

Skills

• Organized and comfortable with ambiguity.
• Able to prioritize and troubleshoot requests.
• Strong communication ability.
• Good project management skillset.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong work ethic.

Benefits

• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance.
• Wellness program provided through RallyHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution.
• Company‑paid Basic Life, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• PTO offering with paid holidays.
• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.

Pay

Expected compensation: competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus + benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on knowledge, skills, and experience.