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Bakelite · 3 days ago

Purchasing Specialist

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Bakelite is a company committed to creating sustainable and innovative chemistry solutions. The Purchasing Specialist will be responsible for ethical procurement, vendor management, and cost optimization, playing a critical role in ensuring compliance with corporate initiatives.

ChemicalIndustrialManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Source parts, services, or raw materials from approved or reputable vendors, ensuring best value and adherence to company standards

Create accurate purchase orders prior to commitments; verify pricing, quantities, and delivery dates

Secure required agreements, insurance, and safety compliance for contractors

Manage P-card purchases within policy; reconcile transactions monthly

Resolve payable exceptions promptly to maintain vendor relationships

Maintain vendor data and implement cost-saving strategies (e.g., mitigate price increases, leverage national suppliers, VMI, competitive bidding)

Participate in cross-functional teams to share best practices and support corporate agreements

Transition applicable items to national suppliers

Negotiate improved payment terms where possible

Align with management on capital projects and spare parts requests

Coordinate delivery and/or ship dates w/ schedulers for the respective sites and ensure these are included on the purchase order. Make adjustments as necessary w/ the vendors and/or sister sites

Track shipments – particularly rail – to ensure timely deliveries and follow up w/ vendors should deliveries appear to be at risk. Communicate potential delays to Scheduler and Regional SC

Complete all required training in DayForce timely

Actively participate in team meetings and networking opportunities

Identify and/or implement continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives

Qualification

ProcurementVendor managementCost optimizationSAPSupply Chain certificationAnalytical skillsNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsRelationship-buildingDetail-oriented

Required

3+ years in procurement, inventory management, or supply chain roles

Proficiency in SAP, MS Office Suite; knowledge of P-card processes and vendor management systems

Strong negotiation and analytical skills; excellent communication and relationship-building abilities; detail-oriented with a focus on compliance and cost optimization; ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally

Candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age

Candidates must be willing to take a drug test

Candidates must submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process

Candidates must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred

CPSM, or similar supply chain certifications preferred

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Robust benefits

Company

Bakelite

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Bakelite Synthetics is a leading global integrated producer of thermoset specialty resins, solutions and engineered thermoset molding compounds serving a variety of segments and end markets across geographies.

Founded in 1907

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

1001-5000 employees