Raw Materials Buyer - (Boston, MA)

Position details Min Qualifications: B.S. Degree in Science or Business four years' purchasing background out of Chemicals, Food Ingredients, Plastics, Consumer Goods or Automotives Thorough knowledge of SAP and Ms excel Plus would be a local applicant Position description: Our client is a leading international manufacturer of resins, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. This person will be working with a team of 3 other personnel at a medium-sized chemical manufacturing plant. They will be responsible for the purchasing of chemicals for the use at four US production facilities using a BG purchasing strategy. Along with that, this person will also be responsible for evaluating new and existing purchasing contacts using Total Cost of ownership. The will be responsible for ensuring on-time delivery, maintaining client relations, and tracking market intelligence. This role calls for 20% travel to vendors and other plant sites.