Procurement Operations Buyer

American Chrome & Chemicals (ACC) is the only chrome chemical producer in the Americas. Operating 5 production facilities in the United States, we are the leading global producer of high-quality chromium chemicals for a variety of applications. Reliability, safety and environmental sustainability drive our business along with our experienced and knowledgeable manufacturing and commercial teams. ACC produces the widest range of pigment grade chromic oxides in the world. Our oxide provides the most consistent color and has the tightest color specifications in the market today.

Procurement Operations Buyer

Position Summary

The Procurement Operations Buyer is responsible for supporting transactional procurement activities, operational purchasing, MRO procurement, vendor administration, supplier onboarding, PCC coordination, compliance tracking, and procurement reporting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute RFQs and operational purchase orders.
• Support MRO purchasing and operational procurement activities.
• Manage supplier follow-up and order coordination.
• Support blanket purchase order administration.
• Support supplier onboarding and qualification documentation.
• Maintain supplier compliance records and procurement documentation.
• Maintain accurate ERP purchasing and vendor data.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Operations, and Stores to support procurement requirements.

Core Competencies

• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline.
• Strong communication and follow-up capability.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with JD Edwards or similar ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of purchasing, procurement, operations support, or administrative experience.
• Manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• RFQ turnaround time
• Purchase order cycle time
• Vendor onboarding completion
• ERP data accuracy
• Procurement documentation compliance

Work Environment

Office environment supporting manufacturing and procurement operations. Some travel may be required to support operational procurement activities.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance