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Location: Bay City TX, United States (US)
Job Function: Procurement
Career Level: Professionals
Company: Roehm America LLC

 

WHO WE ARE

We are a leading supplier of methacrylate chemistry. As a global company with around 2,900 employees, we are represented on four continents. We serve a global market with our MERACRYL® methacrylates and PMMA molding compounds under the PLEXIGLAS® brand (in the Americas registered under the trademark ACRYLITE®), which we manufacture in our worldwide production network. Our products supply growth markets including the automotive, construction, and medical technology industries.

 

Röhm is committed to operating with social responsibility, and sustainability forms an integral part of our business strategy. We view our employees as our strength, and we value diversity and inclusion. If you thrive in an environment where individual contributions are both visible and recognized, Röhm may be right for you.

 

WHAT THE ROLE DELIVERS 

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Indirect Buyer to support our site operations with strategic procurement expertise. In this role, you’ll lead sourcing activities—from managing tenders and negotiating contracts to ensuring timely, high-quality procurement solutions. You’ll collaborate across departments and with suppliers to drive value, efficiency, and innovation in every purchase. If you're passionate about ethical sourcing, continuous improvement, and making a real impact in a global organization, this is your opportunity to thrive.


 WHAT YOU WILL DO

Site Procurement Support

  • Serve as the primary procurement contact for assigned Röhm America sites, independently processing purchase requests.
  • Manage the procurement of MRO items, services, and small capital project equipment in alignment with the Procurement Policy.
  • Utilize SAP for daily procurement transactions, including:
    • Converting electronic purchase requests into purchase orders
    • Maintaining supplier contracts, info records, outline agreements, vendor creation, and source lists
  • Select vendors from the approved supplier list (via Sourcing Management and Integrity Next) based on capability and compliance with specifications.
  • Ensure all suppliers meet insurance and safety documentation requirements.
  • Conduct tenders independently for purchases under $100K; support the Sourcing Manager for tenders exceeding $100K.
 

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Support

  • Engage daily with site personnel, other buyers, Accounts Payable, Procurement leadership, and external suppliers/contractors.
  • Resolve invoice discrepancies using Invoice Track.
  • Provide SAP training and troubleshooting support to end users.
  • Act as the procurement process expert and single point of contact for assigned sites.
  • Train internal customers on procurement tools (e.g., IVT, CrowdFox) and promote their effective use in daily operations.

 

 

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING  

 

  • Bachelor’s degree, or minimum 2 years in college as well as 1-3 years’ purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills required
  • Competency in using Microsoft Office Suite required, particularly Word and Excel
  • Ability to multi task in fast paced plant environment
  • Proven team work and problem solving skills
  • Self-motivated contributor with the ability to work independently through managed objectives
  • Comfortable with a high-volume, processing role
  • Knowledge of SAP Materials Management module preferred
  • It is preferred to have a knowledge of business law, accounting principles, state tax laws, "Occupational Safety & Health Act" (OSHA), "Environmental Protection Agency" (EPA) and state licensing regulations, as well as, a basic understanding of Quality Management Systems and their development.

Languages: English proficiency required.

 

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive compensation and a benefits package that you’d expect from a global company: competitively priced medical, dental and vision; 401k with company match; separate company funded retirement account equal to 6% of your pay; life and disability insurance; a strong paid time off plan; and a range of elective insurances at group rates to cover some of life’s curve-balls.... and much more. You can find an overview of our benefits on our careers page.

 

YOUR APPLICATION

Sounds interesting? Learn more about us and apply here: https://www.roehm.com/en/career. Realize your dreams at Röhm!

 

If you have any questions regarding your application or the application process please contact Lori Gosser at Lori.Gosser@roehm.com and refer to the Requisition ID cited below.

 

Röhm seeks the best candidates, and as a result is an equal opportunity employer that is proud to provide equal access to jobs regardless of protected status.

Requisition ID: [[id]] 
Requisition ID:  3709

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