Procurement Specialist. Itasca LilyLifestyle

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future!

Mac Dermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business segment of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI), is renowned worldwide for its commitment to revolutionizing the electronics industry. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have continually set new benchmarks for excellence, reliability and sustainability in electronic materials.

• Wafer Level Packaging - Revolutionizing wafer fabrication processes for enhanced efficiency and performance
• Circuitry Solutions - Tailored solutions to meet the dynamic demands of modern circuitry
• Electronics Assembly Solutions - Innovating semiconductor, surface mount technology, and power electronics assembly for unparalleled reliability
• Advanced Materials and Joining - Engineering polymer and metal joining solutions for optimally performing circuits
• Film & Smart Surface Solutions - Transforming electronics with cutting‑edge materials and technologies for enhanced functionality and reliability
• Micromax - Elevating electronics through high‑performing, specialized inks and pastes

Across diverse sectors including automotive, consumer electronics, mobile devices, telecom, data storage, infrastructure, and AI, Mac Dermid Alpha Electronics Solutions has earned the trust of manufacturers worldwide. Our comprehensive range of high‑quality solutions and technical services enables the entire electronics supply chain, empowering businesses to thrive in today's competitive landscape.

We embody the 'Elements of our Culture' – our 5C's;
Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization and our employees embrace them in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders, to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment.

We're seeking a motivated Buyer who enjoys problem‑solving, negotiating, and working cross‑functionally to keep operations running smoothly. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, analytical, and relationship‑driven, with a passion for securing the right materials and services at the right time and value.

The Buyer will execute purchases with approved suppliers to maintain target inventory levels of Raw Materials, Packaging and MRO supplies, while working to reduce costs. Also responsible for providing purchasing support to functional areas as well as additional administrative tasks.

• Generate, track and reconcile all purchase orders.
• Maintain and optimize ERP system data (e.g., JDE) for accuracy and efficiency.
• Work with Accounting, Receiving and Quality Department to solve problems with suppliers.
• Establish commitments with suppliers necessary to support weekly/monthly demand requirements.
• Assist in sourcing potential new vendors and/or products while managing current ones.
• Review target inventory levels to ensure adequate requirements while reducing cost where possible.
• Administrative duties include but not limited to, Office Supplies, PPE Supplies.
• Support/lead corporate purchasing and supply chain initiatives; report progress/results to corporate leadership.
• Purchasing both domestic and imported materials and other supplies as required.
• Provide material management data for review and feedback on potential improvement in material management process and planning.
• Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews for the site to ensure compliance and manage performance improvement activities.
• Engage with suppliers to resolve elevated supply or quality issues, including assisting in resolving Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCAR).
• Measures and report site purchase Key Performance Indicators.
• Ensure suppliers compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies as well as Quality and EHS procedures.
• Mentor and provide guidance to Buyers or Purchasing Coordinators
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, contracts, and regulatory requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field.
• 5-10 years' experience in procurement, preferred in a manufacturing environment.
• Good negotiating skills.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen (cost modeling, PPV, TCO)
• Experience…