Chemical & Equipment Buyer - USP Technologies

Veralto Global•Richmond, VA

3d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

USP Technologies, part of Veralto, develops innovative peroxygen technologies and full-service chemical treatment programs to purify water, wastewater, air and soil. This role supports USP Technologies’ Supply Chain activities and will be hybrid in Glen Allen, VA (4 days on-site, 1 day remote). Reporting to Supply Chain leadership, the Chemical & Equipment Buyer is responsible for placing and managing purchase orders with USP’s supply base to support the delivery of chemicals, equipment, and services to customers. This role partners closely with Corporate Services, Logistics, Accounts Payable, Strategic Procurement, and Direct Delivery Buyers, with a focus on transactional accuracy, revenue recognition, and on-time shipment performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required (business or supply chain preferred) or 5 years of relevant experience instead of a degree.
1–2 years of purchasing or inventory experience
Previous experience using an ERP system, Microsoft D365 preferred.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Package.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the procurement of chemical components and equipment.

Responsibilities

Process daily purchase orders from sales orders, purchase requisitions, and asset build requisitions.
Manage order fulfillment to support revenue recognition, on-time delivery, and transactional accuracy.
Track and support vendor performance metrics in partnership with Supply Chain and Procurement leadership.
Drive continuous improvement through visual daily management and departmental KPIs.
Perform transactional receiving activities for chemical, equipment, and service purchase orders.
Participate in vendor meetings focused on performance, accuracy, and delivery metrics.
Resolve vendor discrepancies related to pricing, quality, delivery, and safety, including corrective actions.
Support continuous improvement initiatives using Veralto Enterprise System tools.
Manage blanket purchase orders from issuance through renewal or disposition.
Support standard work documentation and training across the department.
Maintain system pricing, lead times, and vendor shipping locations in partnership with Strategic Procurement.
Process transportation requests and return material authorizations, including credit invoices.