Supply Assurance Buyer

This Supply Assurance Buyer role is for the Richmond Chemical Plant that produces process chromatography

resins, liquid buffers, monomer solutions, oils, and other specialized life science products. The Richmond

Chemical plant has over 3000 SKUs, and complex batch production processes that runs over multiple work

centers in a single process order. As a Supply Assurance Buyer II, you'll be an integral part of the ManufacturingGroup, collaborating with various functions such planning, production, QC, manufacturing Enginineering and warehouse. Ensuring uninterrupted material flow to support production and customer demand. Typical day includes reviewing supplier communications and ERP signals, addressing urgent chemical shortages, escalating supply issues, and coordinating with many manufacturing function teams. You'll be responsible for purchaserequision, monitor open purchase orders, validate and confirm supplier commitments, and procatively mitigate risks through follow-ups and contingency planning. You'll be supporting long term initiatives like dual sourcing, supplier performance tracking, inventory optimization to strengthen overall supply continity.

Places purchasing orders for goods and services needed in support of manufacturing. * Manages supplier relationships to optimize supply chain efficiency. * Monitors inventory/stock levels to support production and inventory goals. * Issues material purchase orders to support production. Identifies and resolves potential supply problems. * Actively manages workflow in SAP system. * Resolve invoice discrepancies to minimize overdue invoices and ensure supply availability. * Evaluate stocking levels and adjust to meet the needs of the business. * Ensures products/services get delivered on time and meet quality standards. * Work with scheduling team to process expedites as necessary to support production. * Introduce and manage efficiencies through effective purchasing. * Participates in supplier audits / business reviews. * Complies with commercial certification programs and applicable safety requirements. * Maintains files and records related to purchasing activities. * Process RTV's (return to vendor) for Non-Conforming Material

• Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or * related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience. * 1-3 years' experience in purchasing or production planning fields. * Experience expediting and issuing purchase orders. * Coursework towards CPM and/or CPIM certification is preferred. * Full knowledge and application of the principles and theories of purchasing/materials. * Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Teams, and Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). * Experience with SAP preferre

• Work Experience:

1-3 years' experience in purchasing or production planning fields. * Experience expediting and issuing purchase orders. * Coursework towards CPM and/or CPIM certification is preferred. * Full knowledge and application of the principles and theories of purchasing/materials. * Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Teams, and Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). * Experience with SAP preferre