One of the nation's leading packaging organizations in the Tampa area is seeking a Buyer that will be responsible for the procurement of chemicals. This individual will have a focus most heavily on strategic sourcing of additives, adhesives, and colored concentrates across the organization. This role is a pivotal and strategic position with exceptional growth opportunity within the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage Procurement Process for all chemicals
- Research and negotiate vendor agreements and contracts
- Research market trends and understand inflation/deflation of category
- Support multiple manufacturing facilities
- Establish and manage key supplier relations and supplier negotiations
- Work cross-functionally with R&D to determine needs
- Review suppliers and KPI development
Key Qualifications:
- 5+ years of global procurement experience
- MUST HAVE experience sourcing for direct chemicals OR a strong background/degree in Chemicals
- Strong communication skills, written & verbal
- Proven cross-functional experience
- The ability to network effectively in the industry
- Ability to travel 25% of the time
