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Purchasing Specialist
Element Solutions Inc. Ensure availability of goods and services to support site operations .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in procurement activities, supplier management, and inventory monitoring while ensuring compliance with company policies and EHS standards. Proficient in data management and reporting to support operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Procurement ActivitiesSupplier ManagementInventory ManagementMicrosoft Office ProficiencyBilingual Communication
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Hard Skills
Purchasing PrinciplesSupplier Performance MonitoringCost-Saving Opportunities IdentificationDocumentation ManagementERP Systems FamiliaritySAP ProficiencyForecasting SupportRisk AssessmentTender Activities SupportContinuous Improvement Initiatives
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsTeamwork SkillsTask PrioritizationDeadline Management
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookSAP
Industry Keywords
Supply ChainEHS StandardsSupplier RelationshipsOperational RequirementsPurchasing Processes
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Ensure availability of goods and services to support site operations
- Create, process, and expedite purchase orders while monitoring delivery schedules and resolving supply issues
- Coordinate with suppliers regarding orders, deliveries, pricing, quality concerns, and shipment details
- Maintain supplier master data, purchasing records, contracts, invoices, and related documentation
- Execute procurement activities in alignment with sourcing strategies, operational requirements, company policies, and EHS standards
- Evaluate supplier quotations, support sourcing and tender activities, and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Monitor supplier performance and maintain supplier relationships
- Support forecasting, audits, and risk assessments
- Collaborate with Operations, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, Planning, and Warehouse teams
- Assist with inventory monitoring and supply continuity planning
- Prepare and distribute purchasing, supplier performance, delivery status, and cost-tracking reports
- Provide administrative support, including coordination, scheduling, and documentation management
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Provide data, updates, and recommendations to supervisors and sourcing leadership
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field preferred
- Basic understanding of purchasing principles and inventory management
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience with ERP systems is a plus
- Bilingual
- Familiarity with SAP or similar procurement systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines consistently
- Understanding of purchasing processes and supplier management
- Strong ability to manage documentation and maintain accurate records
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Highly collaborative culture
- Continuous improvement through cross-functional partnerships
- Transparent management
- Equal opportunity employment