Associate Buyer - MRO

Responsibilities

• Assist Global Category Managers in developing annual strategic procurement visions for various MRO subcategories
• Prepare, negotiate, and manage agreements for the procurement of materials and services
• Create and issue small and minor service contracts and orders for operations
• Place, monitor, and expedite orders for cost and capital turnaround projects
• Support the development of Statement of Work (SOW), RFI, and RFP processes
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, service, cost, and capability
• Assist in setting up SLAs, KPI tracking, and corrective measures to ensure supplier performance

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business, management information systems, or engineering, or 5 years of relevant work experience
• 1-3 years of experience in MRO category expertise or technical skills
• Proven experience working in an industrial environment
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Power BI, with advanced Excel skills preferred
• Strong communication, planning, listening, and negotiation skills
• Ability to make sound commercial decisions under pressure using evidence and judgment

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience specifically managing the MRO category
• Knowledge of SAP and Ariba

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
• 401(k) match and Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition reimbursement and learning and development opportunities
• Commuter benefits and company-paid volunteer days
• Strong inclusion and diversity initiatives

About the Company

Chemours is a global leader in industrial and specialty chemicals, delivering trusted chemistry that enables vital innovations in sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, and high-performance computing. We are committed to creating a cleaner, more capable world through science and sustainable solutions.