Buyer, Chemical raw materials

ICP Group • Tampa, FL

1d • $70,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

ICP Group is hiring a Buyer based in Tampa, Florida. The Buyer is responsible for day-to-day purchasing activities for direct materials and for outsourced products or services needed to meet the company’s needs. Working under the guidance of the VP of Planning, the Buyer helps maintain the integrity and optimization of systems, processes, and stakeholder reporting. The position follows a hybrid schedule, with three days per week in the office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or sciences.
• 2 to 4 years of experience.
• Experience using ERP systems such as Sage, Syspro, Oracle, SAP, or equivalent.
• Understanding of standard purchasing and supply chain concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Basic negotiation skills.
• Strategic and systems-thinking abilities.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Familiarity with financial management and analysis.
• Ability to excel in a matrix management environment.
• Global supply chain knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong customer focus.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong project management and vendor management skills.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of Manufacturing and R&D and their respective strategies.

Nice To Haves

• CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent certification.
• Industrial manufacturing and/or Business Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to ensure raw material purchases are executed according to business needs.
• Follow escalation processes for supplier disruptions and critical supply situations.
• Ensure compliance with company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Stay informed about supplier contracts and agreements to support, document, and execute them.
• Support problem-solving in the procure-to-pay process.
• Use available systems and support implementation of new systems.
• Maintain ERP systems.
• Maintain vendor SKU-level data, including lead time, minimum order quantity, packaging, unit of measure, and buyer information.
• Implement standardized work methods and support process optimization and cost savings.
• Optimize raw material ordering and stocking to reduce costs.
• Mitigate supply risk while managing total cost of ownership.
• Monitor supplier reliability, including on-time-in-full delivery and quality.
• Communicate relevant supplier information to internal stakeholders and handle claims.
• Ensure strategic sourcing initiatives are executed at the plant level.
• Support sourcing activities with local knowledge and distinguish wants from needs.
• Identify local savings opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay range.
• Annual bonus eligibility.
• Progressive paid time off policy.
• 401(k) employer contribution plan, with eligibility beginning the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Values-driven culture centered on People, Accountability, Trust, and Execution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level