Thompson First Group is currently seeking a Chemical Buyer for a local client in York, PA. Candidates who have a chemistries background and experience working within supply chain are encouraged to apply.

Overview of position:

• Know, measure, and drive to meet or exceed Key Performance Indicators.
• Develop and deploy procurement strategies that provides security of supply, timely delivery, and cost competitive materials of appropriate quality.
• Ensures business continuity, governance and management for all types of supplier risk, through Alternate Materials / Sources, Supply Agreements, Relationship Management.
• Analyze market structure, trends, technical developments and regulatory trends that impact competitiveness and/or affect availability and delivered cost of materials and services.
• Own negotiation of contracts and supply agreements.
• Communicate the supply management risks and opportunities to all levels within organization.
• Maintain and manage high level relationships with strategic suppliers. Schedule & Facilitate Scorecard reviews.
• Be an active and engaging participant in the strategic shift from transactional purchasing to a relationship/partnership based advanced sourcing & procurement team.
• Interact with R& D to source raw materials to support the innovation and scale-up of new products, and alternatives for Risk Mitigation.

Job Specifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or other relevant discipline is required
• 5+ years of specialty chemical sourcing or supply chain experience
• Prior 1-3 years relevant experience of adhesive technology, formulating, purchasing chemicals required
• ASCM / APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred
• Knowledge of basic chemical plants, major manufacturers, and of the factors that influence applicable commodity markets and prices
• Previous experience in negotiations with suppliers, and in building relationships
• Must be reliable, have a positive attitude, and have a passion for excellence
• Superior teamwork skills and proven ability to collaborate with others
• Ability to effectively present and communicate throughout the organization
• Results oriented, demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding commitments
• Bias for continuous improvement and problem resolution
• Advanced computer proficiency (Oracle, MRP, ERP, Power BI, Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, e-sourcing tools etc.)
• Exceptional analytical skills and problem-solving ability

Thompson First Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.