Be an essential element to a brighter future. We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our core values (https://www.albemarle.com/about/our-values) are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet. **Job Description** **Albemarle** is hiring for a **Operational Buyer located at the Magnolia, AR site.** **What You Will Do** + Review, modify, and approve the order requirements generated by the S4 ERP system and release Purchase Orders generated to suppliers. + Creation and management on expediting purchase orders via S4 HANNA including confirmation of orders for purchase requirements. + Manage End to End purchasing process, monitor open purchase orders and late deliveries. + Align ROH and VERP purchase specifications between plants. + Review inbound invoices for reconciliation between goods receipt and billing. + Align RAW/VERP demand with production planners and operations. + Coordinate delivery of goods with Logistics and Warehouse of incoming materials. + Manage/Participate in resolving supplier payment problems. + Create level 2 QN notification that are supplier specific. + Support plant operations with inventory analysis, and min/max optimization for direct materials. + Manage supply assurance and supplier delivery performance for key suppliers to plants under responsibility. + Maintains all ERP system modules relating to the Materials Planning and Production Control functions. Monitors system for problems and makes corrections. + Participates with Operations, Sales and Engineering in establishing delivery commitments. (Order Review and Lead time discussions.) Provides early warning and corrective action recommendations to senior management if Operations/customer commitments are in jeopardy. + Act as the subject matter expert for planning/buying functions. + Perform other duties as assigned. **What You Bring** · Maintain detailed accurate delivery dates of inbound materials. · Ensure optimal inventory levels by preventing stockouts that could disrupt production while avoiding overstock situations that lead to excess carrying costs and inefficiencies. · Creating QN complaints from suppliers involving material availability. **Required:** + High School Diploma or equivalent + Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Logistics, Procurement, or Manufacturing. + Use of ERP systems to maintain supply flow of materials in Manufacturing. + Daily experience with Excel, SAP, Sharepoint, Teams and Outlook. + Strong organization. + Task oriented; capable of performing multiple tasks simultaneously, and ability to prioritize competing tasks. + Capable of developing leadership relationships with a wide variety of individuals. **Preferred:** + Bachelor’s Degree + SAP knowledge of areas such as, Purchasing, Logistics, Accounts Payable, etc. + Experience in end-to-end process of customer order fulfillment. + Able to interface with multiple personalities in a consistent, professional manner + Strong motivational skills. **Benefits of Joining Albemarle** + Competitive compensation + Comprehensive benefits package + A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally. We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.