Regional Buyer

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDSAt Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.

Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure-sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.

Chemours is seeking a Regional Buyer to join our team. This position will be available at our Corpus Christi, TX location.

The Regional Buyer is the primary procurement execution partner for assigned operating sites and serves as the “voice of the customer” within the Procurement organization. This role manages day-to-day purchasing execution, coordinates with suppliers, and supports category strategies to ensure continuity of supply, commercial compliance, and timely sourcing support for site and category stakeholders.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Support site procurement strategies aligned with business and category objectives.

Execute sourcing events, including RFQs/RFPs, supplier selection,contract implementation, and procurement documentation.

Drive cost savings, TCO initiatives, and working capital improvements through strategic sourcing.

Partner with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and Planning teams to support procurement needs and ensure material availability.

Manage supplier relationships, onboarding, performance, and compliance with procurement policies.

Monitor supplier performance, identify supply risks, and escalate commercial issues as needed.

Analyze spend data to identify sourcing opportunities and support procurement decision-making.

Contribute to procurement transformation initiatives focused on strategic sourcing and continuous improvement.

Key Competencies Procurement & Strategic Sourcing:

Experience with RFQs/RFPs, contract negotiations, category management, and supplier selection.

Supplier Management:
Build supplier partnerships, monitor performance, resolve issues, and mitigate supply risks.

Negotiation:
Drive cost savings while balancing quality, service, and delivery.

Operational Support:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing operations and critical material needs.

Supply Chain & Systems:
Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (SAP preferred), forecasting, inventory planning, and replenishment.

Analytical

Skills:

Leverage spend analysis, TCO principles, and data to identify savings opportunities.

Compliance & Risk:
Ensure adherence to procurement policies, contracts, and regulatory requirements while managing supplier risk.

Communication & Stakeholder Management:
Build strong relationships across functions, communicate effectively, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Problem Solving & Agility:
Respond quickly to supply disruptions and implement practical, business-focused solutions.

The following is required for this role:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration (or 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree)3 plus years of experience in procurement, supply chain, operations, or a related commercial role supporting manufacturing or operations

Experience supporting multiple sites or regional operations

Experience in working with category management, contract administration, and supplier performance management

Demonstrated…