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Kraton Corporation Location:

Belpre, OH Career Level:

Entry Level Industries:

Manufacturing, Engineering, Aerospace Description Make a +Difference at Kraton! At Kraton, we make a +Difference , and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world. We are looking to hire a key member of our Operations team at our Belpre, Ohio location. We believe in making a +Difference , as a global manufacturer of sustainable specialty polymers and biobased pine chemicals, delivering innovative, high-performance solutions. We're proud to offer benefits that meaningfully support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Some of the benefits offered are: Medical Insurance, including TeleDoc

multiple plans available with Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account options Dental & Vision Insurance Health Advocate
free support to help you understand your coverage and answer questions Life Insurance
base coverage paid for by Kraton with option for additional coverage 401k
Kraton provides matching contributions based on enrollment level Employee Assistance Program
provided at no cost to employees Accident, Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance Key Responsibilities Assist in the placement of large purchase orders or in purchasing larger items, and own responsibility for negotiating purchase of smaller items.

Support Category Managers in securing goods and services at best value to ensure the continuous operation of production facilities. Responsible for adherence to Purchasing policies and procedures. Executes buying strategies as defined by Purchasing Management. Partners with buyers and agents, as necessary. This requires working knowledge of all of the Kraton domestic production facilities. Evaluate vendor reliability and follows up on any problems regarding the use of purchased items. Required Skills 3-5 years' experience in Supply Chain Management, purchasing, and commercial coordination Negotiating Skills Communication Skills Experience with SAP purchasing procedures Ability to mentor or train other purchase agents Education, Certifications & Licenses High School diploma, required Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Business (preferred)

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification.

Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time works with pre-selected/pre-approved external staffing agencies. We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters and/or agencies who are not pre-selected/pre-approved. 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