Category Sr Buyer, Chemicals– Alpharetta, GA Hybrid

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow’s needs.

Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations.

If you do not meet every requirement, or your experience is slightly different that what we have listed, we still encourage you to apply! Your Role at Cabot:

Cabot Corporation is seeking a Category Sr Buyer to join the North America Procurement team at the Alpharetta, GA location. This role is responsible for regional support for the chemicals category among the US and Canada manufacturing  this role you would handle the execution of end-to-end procurement activities within onsite services, ensuring policy compliance and cost–effective, value-driven solutions.  This role involves managing strategic sourcing events, negotiating contracts, and leveraging Coupa for purchase requisitions, approvals, procurement data, and supplier management.

The Category Sr Buyer acts as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure operational efficiency, supply continuity, and continuous performance improvement. The primary focus of the role is Site leadership, tactical sourcing, category support and execution

This role requires a highly intelligent, self-motivated person with a positive attitude, positive energy, strong organization skills, and urgency to make things happen.
This role is based at the Alpharetta, GA location, but is eligible to participate in the current Hybrid Working Arrangement program (Monday/Friday remote and Tuesday-Thursday in office).How You’ll Make an Impact:
Operational Procurement Manage end-to-end purchasing process using Coupa, including requisition review, PO creation, purchasing form and template management, contracting, and approvals.

Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance frameworks, and GBS standards. Monitor and resolve issues related to invoices, deliveries, and supplier performance.

Contribute to procurement cost improvement and savings target delivery.

Sourcing & Negotiation Conduct RFQs/RFPs for mid-value purchases and negotiate pricing and terms.

Support category managers in implementing sourcing strategies and supplier consolidation.

Help develop category roadmaps aligned with business objectives and long-term sourcing strategies.

Create and maintain pricing catalogs, order forms, and RFx templates.

Supplier Management Maintain accurate supplier data in Coupa and ensure onboarding compliance.

Monitor supplier performance and escalate issues as needed.

Stakeholder Collaboration Partner with internal teams to understand requirements and provide guidance on procurement best practices.

Act as a point of contact for queries related to Coupa processes and procurement policies.

Process Improvement Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve efficiency within Coupa.

Support GBS initiatives for automation and digital procurement transformation.

People Leadership & Development May mentor Buyers and support onboarding of new team members

Promote a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration

What You’ll Bring to Cabot:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
3+ years’ experience in procurement or buying roles.

Experience in manufacturing, specialty chemicals,…