Buyer

About This Role

This role supports transactional procurement activities for direct materials, manages supplier relationships, and ensures compliance with SI Group's global brand promise and values. The Buyer will coordinate with external partners for order execution, lead some supplier negotiations, and use QM systems for procurement activities.

Responsibilities

• Support transactional procurement activities for direct materials in line with defined sourcing strategies
• Coordinate with external procurement partners to ensure timely and accurate order execution
• Support and lead basic supplier negotiations within established commercial parameters
• Manage day-to-day, transactional supplier relationships focused on order placement, delivery, and issue resolution
• Support the VMQ process for vendor onboarding and ensure suppliers meet code of conduct and compliance requirements
• Use quality management (QM) systems to support supplier compliance and procurement activities
• Track basic procurement metrics and leverage reports to support sourcing and purchasing decisions
• Identify basic supply risks such as delivery delays or single-source dependencies
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support routine procurement needs and provide status updates
• Participate as a team member in sourcing and procurement projects, following established processes

Requirements

• Associates Degree
• 3+ years relevant experience
• Proficiency with MS Excel, MS PPT and SAP
• Familiarity with site manufacturing and services

Qualifications

• Associates Degree; Bachelors degree, in business, science or technical field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience

Nice to Have

• Bachelors degree in business, science or technical field
• Familiarity with chemical industry and e-procurement tools

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits