Purchasing Assistant

Position: Purchasing Assistant Job
JOB SUMMARY

The Purchasing Assistant plays a key role in supporting the daily procurement activities of the Raw Materials and Energy Purchasing team. This entry‑level position focuses on accurately processing purchasing data, contracts, pricing, and invoices while ensuring compliance with company policies. The role provides essential administrative and systems support, helping drive efficient procurement operations and maintain financial accuracy across a broad supplier base.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Systems & Contracts

* Create, verify, and maintain accurate material pricing data to protect variable margins.

* Manage purchasing documentation, including contracts, vendor setup, pricing, and payment terms.

* Maintain and manage procurement workflows within internal systems (MDP, ERP).

Accounting & Invoice Support

* Resolve invoice discrepancies and exceptions in collaboration with suppliers.

* Support reconciliation activities for a large spend portfolio.

* Ensure credit notes and rebates are obtained, posted, and tracked.

* Identify recurring issues and support root-cause problem resolution.

Processes & Compliance

* Support supplier assessment and compliance activities.

* Review supplier documentation to ensure policy and regulatory requirements are met.

* Maintain high accuracy for audit readiness and internal controls.

EXPERIENCE &

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education:

* High School diploma required.

* Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience:

* 1-2 years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or a related function preferred.

* ERP experience required; SAP experience preferred.

* Experience in Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable preferred.

Qualifications & Skills:

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, formulas).

* Ability to work accurately in data-driven and process-oriented systems.

* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.

We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, Arr Maz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 20,700 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.1 billion, of which 3.1% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.

If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through  to learn more about our values - Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion - and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.

Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together. What are you made of?

The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.

Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.

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