Buyer

The Natural Color Conversion is here and Sensient is growing! We are adding a Buyer to our procurement team. This exciting role has responsibility for securing raw materials, equipment, supplies, and services to maintain the operations of the St. Louis manufacturing facility in support of service. This position requires execution of both tactical and strategic elements of planning and procurement to maximize service level to customers at minimum cost while maintaining the world class quality that is associated with Sensient’s brand.

What You’ll Do:

• The ability to secure the necessary raw material, equipment, supplies, and services to meet/exceed service level objectives for both internal and external customers with domestic and international suppliers.
• Manage the purchasing email box to confirm orders.
• Maintain supplier follow up and provide issue resolution. Proactively communicate with suppliers and internal customers.
• Establish and maintain new and alternate suppliers for Top 50 raw materials and ensure the supplier is approved and material specifications are documented.
• Update master data files with all raw material costs.
• Coordinate with R&D, QC, and QA concerning supplier quality adherence and improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate delivery of raw materials and track inbound raw material shipments.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Three (3) year minimum experience in procurement and acquired knowledge of the principles, concepts and methodology of the profession, along with supplemental and complementary training.
• Also beneficial is the acquired knowledge of the principles, concepts and methodology of purchasing, traffic, and inventory control professions.
• JD Edwards Enterprise One experience highly desirable with knowledge of ERP systems processes.

What You’ll Get:

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5-days per week.
• An excellent salary, benefit offering, and development opportunities.
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.

SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship. About Sensient: Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands. About Sensient Colors: Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical. Equal Opportunity Employer