Buyer - Chemicals

Overview

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The Chemicals Buyer is responsible for the sourcing and procurement of all chemical raw materials to support manufacturing and distribution operations. This role will manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, monitor chemical costs, and ensure on-time delivery of materials while maintaining quality standards. Success in this role requires strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills as well as the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, R&D, Sales, Quality, and Supply Chain.

The Buyer will also support sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement in the chemical supply base.

• Source, negotiate, and procure primary and secondary chemical raw materials (e.g., Surfactants, Emollients, Emulsifiers, Preservatives, Fragrances, and chemicals used in our formulations).
• Develop and manage relationships with chemical suppliers to ensure consistent quality, service, and cost performance.
• Maintain current knowledge of chemical market trends, innovations, and material availability.
• Collaborate with R&D and Marketing on new product development to align chemical sourcing with design and brand strategy.
• Partner with Quality and Operations to resolve supplier issues and drive corrective actions.
• Monitor supplier performance through key metrics such as on-time delivery, quality incidents, and cost savings.
• Lead or support chemical cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.
• Execute purchasing strategies that align with company goals and support business continuity.
• Evaluate and mitigate supply chain risks related to chemical raw materials.
• Support chemical sustainability efforts, including recyclable and renewable chemical solutions.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date data in ERP systems related to chemical procurement.
• Conduct regular market analysis to inform strategic sourcing decisions.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, or related field is preferred.

Must have 3–5 years of experience in purchasing or sourcing, preferably in consumer-packaged goods (CPG) or manufacturing environments, with a focus on chemical raw materials.

• Must have an understanding of sustainability practices and requirements for a manufacturing organization.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with chemical specifications, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to evolving business needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sourcing systems (SAP preferred); experience with sustainability platforms (Eco Vadis, CDP, Sedex) is a plus.

None required; CPM, CPSM, or APICS certification a plus.

May require occasional visits to supplier manufacturing sites. Occasional travel to supplier sites, industry conferences, or manufacturing facilities.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand;

walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Location:

St Louis, MO;
Salary: $80,000.00-$ (typical range based on experience).