The Role

As the Buyer, reporting to the Director - Sourcing, you will be responsible for supporting the transactional procurement activity, currently managed by an external partner, for the supply of direct materials to the regional manufacturing/partner locations in line with business requirements and commercial concepts and guidelines. You will support and lead some supplier negotiations, manages supplier relationships, supports VMQ process for vendor onboarding, ensures supplier code of conduct & compliance to requirements using QM systems for all activities involved and live up to SI Group’s global brand promise and values.

How You Will Make An Impact

Support transactional procurement activities for direct materials in line with defined sourcing strategies
Coordinate with external procurement partners to ensure timely and accurate order execution
Support and lead basic supplier negotiations within established commercial parameters
Manage day-to-day, transactional supplier relationships focused on order placement, delivery, and issue resolution
Support the VMQ process for vendor onboarding and ensure suppliers meet code of conduct and compliance requirements
Use quality management (QM) systems to support supplier compliance and procurement activities
Track basic procurement metrics and leverage reports to support sourcing and purchasing decisions
Identify basic supply risks such as delivery delays or single-source dependencies
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support routine procurement needs and provide status updates
Participate as a team member in sourcing and procurement projects, following established processes

Creating Extraordinary Starts With

Associates Degree; Bachelors degree, in business, science or technical field preferred
Minimum of 3 years relevant experience
Proficiency with MS Excel, MS PPT and SAP
Familiarity with site manufacturing and services
Familiarity with chemical industry and e-procurement tools a plus

What We Value

We strive for all employees to nurture physical, mental and emotional health both personally and professionally. Our commitment to health and wellness centers around prevention, early detection and embracing a healthy lifestyle. Some offerings may vary by role or region, but may include:

Physical Health benefits including competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision packages, company contribution to Health Savings Account, cash incentive for Annual Physical and reimbursement
Financial Wellness opportunities including company paid life insurance and disability plans, 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match, and certified Financial Planning & Investment services
Mental Health benefits including generous Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Bonding Leave, and much more!
The salary range for this position is $60,000-$95,000 annually. The specific salary offered will be determined by a variety of factors including location, experience, and education.

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