Buyer II

Buyer II Job, Alpharetta, GA

Arclin USA is currently looking for a Buyer to join our procurement team at our Alpharetta, GA. This position is responsible for execution of established procurement strategies to support our organization with procuring high-quality, cost effective raw materials and services.

Buyer II Job Responsibilities

Develop a purchasing strategy for select Major/Minor Chemical and MRO categories, including but not limited to Caustic, Glycerin, Glycols, KOH, Sulfamic Acid, and all others

Major chemical procurement as assigned

MRO ‘Maintenance, Repair and Operating’ supplies, procurement activities (currently working with a third-party consultant-managing those activities)

Participate in Energy related buying decisions – working with a third-party consultant in management of those activates

Capital – involvement in the Capital procurement process to support plant specific capital (IR) projects

Considerations for consolidation across the company with national suppliers standardization where possible in order to obtain materials at the lowest cost with considerations of safety, quality, and sustainability, reliability of source and urgency of need

“Risk-adverse” – ensure we have back-up suppliers for Minor Chemicals and other categories of critical spend

Draft and negotiate agreements with suppliers including but not limited to: terms and conditions, pricing, escalation clauses (price reduction clauses), warranty, performance expectations, total cost of ownership, delivery performance, rebates, vendor-managed inventory, etc.

Resolve supplier issues relating to quality, delivery and pricing

Identify cost savings projects

Solicit “Request for Quotes” from suppliers this includes interviewing suppliers, recommending sources of supply, requesting and analyzing quotations from multiple suppliers, preparing recommendations as a result of these quotes

Bi-weekly market updates

JDE Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Training of on-coming employees in the Procure-to-Pay environment

Buyer II Job Qualifications

B.S. in Business, Accounting, Science or equivalent degree required

5 years' of purchasing/procurement experience required

Solid knowledge of purchasing profession and chemical industry. Strong knowledge of contract design. Understanding of marketplace relating to goods and services purchased. General understanding of business issues and financial principles

Experience in Microsoft Office (Microsoft Office, Outlook, JDE)

Ability to plan and prioritize a wide variety of activities

Project management skills

Strong communication skills (verbally and written)

You can find Arclin everywhere. Our technologies make homes and transportation safer, help crops flourish, keep water clean, protect first responders and members of the military, and preserve the purity of essential pharmaceuticals. These vital, everyday products can't fail, and we’re here to give the world an extra layer of performance and peace of mind.

With ~4,000 team members across more than 30 global manufacturing facilities, we operate with the scale to make a global impact and the agility to solve complex challenges at the molecular level. Rooted in scientific discovery and innovation, Arclin’s materials redefine performance across industries - from Firepoint®’s patented intumescent technology that helps stall flames and save lives to the iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® brands trusted to protect those who serve, strengthen aerospace and industrial systems, and perform where reliability and safety are top of mind.

As we expand our mission‑critical materials portfolio and shape the next era of performance technologies, we’re looking for people who want to grow, lead, and solve the challenges others can’t. Together, we’ll advance the innovations that keep the world moving. Because at Arclin, our people are truly Vital Beyond Measure.