Buyer

Responsibilities

• Manage complex purchasing activities and optimize supply chain performance to drive cost efficiency.
• Act as a strategic partner to Planners, Product Managers, and Industry Market Managers to influence sourcing decisions.
• Foster strong relationships with suppliers and monitor performance, cost structures, and delivery schedules.
• Develop and implement strategies for managing inbound logistics and reducing transportation costs.
• Proactively identify supply chain risks and propose mitigation plans to maintain continuity of supply.
• Resolve complex issues regarding invoice discrepancies, delivery delays, and quality concerns through root cause analysis.
• Monitor and interpret key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess supplier reliability.
• Collaborate with leadership on long-term procurement initiatives such as vendor consolidation and cost optimization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and presentation.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to mitigate issues collaboratively.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize duties and switch between tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• General business or technical degree.
• One to two years of related procurement or supply chain experience.

Benefits

• Individual development and on-the-job training programs.
• Career growth opportunities and development programs.
• Competitive pay and incentives.
• Various healthcare plan options and 401(k).

About the Company

Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, with more than 17,500 experts across 72 countries, we offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals through our global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties.