Senior Purchasing Agent

Key responsibilities

• Commercial Ownership (Pricing, Terms, Agreements)
• Own and maintain accuracy of pricing, payment terms, freight terms, and contract details in SAP
• Lead supplier commercial discussions including pricing changes and contract updates
• Ensure alignment with sourcing strategies and negotiated agreements
• Partner with Finance to ensure cost accuracy and support audits
• Supplier Performance & Relationship Management
• Own supplier relationships and serve as primary procurement contact
• Lead supplier performance reviews and corrective actions
• Drive supplier accountability to service, quality, and contract terms
• Lead sourcing events including benchmarking and negotiations
• Systems & Data Governance
• Ensure ERP data integrity across purchasing attributes
• Validate PO accuracy and escalate discrepancies
• Drive process standardization across FEUS sites
• Quality, Compliance & Documentation
• Support supplier qualification and audits
• Ensure regulatory and quality documentation compliance
• Support procurement audit readiness
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Lead collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance
• Drive resolution of supply and technical issues
• Support new product introductions and supplier transitions
• Cost, Value & Risk Management
• Drive cost reduction and avoidance initiatives
• Monitor commodity trends
• Lead supply risk mitigation strategies

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field
  • 7+ years of procurement or supply chain experience
  • Experience in chemicals, semiconductor, or manufacturing environments preferred
  • Strong commercial and negotiation skills
  • Experience with SAP and strong Excel/data skills
  • Ability to influence cross-functionally
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Direct materials procurement experience, technical sourcing or supplier qualification experience, familiarity with quality systems and audits

    Additional Requirements

    • We value a professional, adaptable, and collaborative work environment
    • Resilience - Ability to adapt to workplace challenges, maintain professionalism, and manage responsibilities effectively
    • Communication - Capacity to clearly and professionally exchange ideas, interact respectfully with colleagues and customers, and foster positive workplace relationships
    • Reasoning & Decision Making - Ability to analyze information, follow verbal and written instructions, and make logical, sound decisions
    • Comprehension - Capability to understand and complete tasks as assigned and solve problems effectively
    • Organizational Skills - Competence in managing multiple priorities, maintaining accuracy, and staying focused despite potential workplace distractions