Regional Buyer
The Chemours Company · Humphreys County, TN · 1 wk ago
Purchasing$86k–$134k/yrFull-time
About the role
Chemours is seeking a Regional Buyer to join our team at our New Johnsonville, TN location. This position is responsible for supporting procurement execution, supplier performance, and category strategies for assigned operating sites.
Responsibilities
- Support development and execution of site procurement plans aligned to business/category strategies
- Execute leveraged sourcing events in partnership with Category Managers and business representatives
- Support total cost of ownership (TCO) initiatives and help track year-over-year savings, cost avoidance, and working capital improvements for assigned categories/sites
- Serve as a liaison among sites, suppliers, Category Managers, and procurement leadership to ensure alignment and timely issue resolution
- Identify and escalate supply risks, service issues, and commercial concerns to Category Managers as appropriate
- Conduct basic spend analysis and data reviews to support sourcing decisions and opportunity identification
- Contribute to procurement transformation initiatives that shift work from tactical buying to strategic site procurement models
- Drive continuous improvement through coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration (or 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree)
- 3–5+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, operations, or a related commercial role supporting manufacturing or operations
- Experience supporting multiple sites or regional operations
- Exposure to category management, contract administration, or supplier performance management
- Demonstrated experience working in an industrial environment
- Proficiency with personal computers and the MS Office Suite (including Power BI); advanced Excel skills preferred
- Experience with Ariba and SAP preferred
- Strong communication skills, including planning, active listening, and negotiation
- Ability to support change management and continuous improvement
- Resourceful, with the ability to make sound commercial decisions under pressure using relevant evidence and good judgment
- Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management; strong cross-functional collaboration and a team-player mindset
Qualifications
- Ability to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation
- Passion for sustainability and innovation in the chemical industry
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Skills
- Procurement and supply chain management
- Supplier relationship management
- Cost management and optimization
- Project management
- Collaboration and teamwork
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive Benefits Packages
- 401(k) Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Commute Benefits
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
- Company-paid Volunteer Day
Pay
$85,801.00 - $134,064.00 per year
Schedule
Full-time