Buyer Position Available In Escambia, Florida

Salary Not Available Buyer
Ascend Performance Materials

Occupation:

Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products

Location:

Pensacola, FL – 32534
Positions available: 1
Job #:

R0005099

Source:

Ascend Performance Materials

Posted:

5/2/2025

Web Site:

www.ascendmaterials.com

Job Type:

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Ascend Performance Materials is a global leader in high-performance chemicals, fibers and plastics, committed to enhancing quality of life through innovation. With fully integrated manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, we develop essential solutions that drive safer vehicles, cleaner energy, advanced medical devices, and durable consumer goods. Guided by a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and customer success, we operate responsibly while delivering value through cutting-edge technologies and industry expertise. Join our team and be part of a collaborative environment where your work drives meaningful global impact.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Ascend is currently searching for a Buyer to support the APM site located in Cantonment, FL and will be physically located at the site in a hybrid and flexible capacity. The buyer is a key member of the Procurement organization, working alongside the Site Procurement Lead and Purchase Order Specialists as the initial contact and critical link between the procurement function and the business units. The primary responsibility of this role is to source and negotiate purchase requests from functional stakeholders and award to prospective suppliers. To successfully accomplish this goal, the Buyer must gain market insight, evaluate, and analyze the supply base, negotiate pricing and terms, and place the purchase order with the right supplier for the job every time. The Buyer will advise and assist as a subject matter expert to the business, serving as the intake specialist, evaluating, directing, and/or processing internal employee purchase requests for goods and services. A successful person in this role will have a continuous improvement mindset, strong cross functional team experience and seek to exceed our service level commitments to our stakeholders and investigate opportunities to be better every day. We are seeking a driven, detail-oriented Buyer that wants to join a challenging, fast-paced environment, where every team member’s contribution makes a difference.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages purchase order execution and product/service delivery, including placement of on-time schedule agreements, mitigation of billing adjustments / terminations and execution of cost reduction goals.
• Select and negotiate with approved vendors, in addition, substitute items within pre-approved guidelines.
• Under general supervision, manage various aspects of supplier relationships, including negotiations, delivery and quality performance, cost and inventory management, and customer satisfaction.
• Drive supplier relationship management and is responsible for improving KPIs.
• Review bids and contracts with Purchase Order Specialists, Site Procurement Leaders, Commodity Managers and Area Job Representatives before strategic orders are placed.
• Actively drive supplier improvement activities and supplier program reviews.
• Recommend new developments in materials and supplies, as well as service providers.
• Foster active daily use of continuous improvement tools to improve safety, quality, delivery, financial performance, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct all business activities in accordance with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, legal compliance requirements and core values.
• Administers special projects and additional tasks as assigned.

REPORTS TO

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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Minimum 7 years of purchasing experience with strong negotiation experience related to service and materials procurement.
• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain management, finance, business administration, or related field.
• Demonstrates application of stand-alone knowledge of purchasing practices, principles, and procedures.
• In depth experience with SAP purchasing systems required.
• Proficiency in analyzing and presenting statistical data.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications, including advanced level knowledge of Excel.
• Demonstrate effective use of verbal and written communication skills paired with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Adept at balancing multiple projects in a challenging, fast-paced work environment.
• Proactive; internal drive to meet goals continuously and successfully.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Experience in procurement, sourcing, or related supply chain function.
• Professional

APICS/ISM/CIPS

certification or working toward your certification is a definite plus.

• Certification in Lean and or Six Sigma.
• Cross-functional project experience.
• Chemicals industry experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in ECC production in SAP.
• Strong financial acumen.

REQUIRED TIME COMMITTMENTS

• 10% Travel; Quarterly Meetings and some supplier visits
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours for international support as needed.

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