The posting
About Momentive Technologies
Momentive Technologies applies advanced materials science to design and manufacture ultra-high-performance quartz materials, quartz crucibles, and ceramic products that are vital to a variety of high-growth end markets, including the silicon and compound semiconductor industries, electronics, and aerospace components. These solutions enable the production of logic and memory chips, power control devices and multiple systems for electric vehicles, integrated circuits, power control devices, data servers, and aerospace applications.
Recognized for the purity, performance, consistency and stability of its products, Momentive Technologies has been delivering innovative solutions for over 130 years and continues to impact emerging trends like electrification, digitalization, renewable energy and artificial intelligence. The Company, headquartered in Strongsville, Ohio, has operations across the globe and serves customers in more than 30 countries. For more information, visit www.momentivetech.com
Buyer
The buyer supports the procurement team by assisting in the sourcing, ordering, and tracking of materials, supplies, and services necessary for business operations. This role is responsible for maintaining purchase records, communicating with suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery while adhering to company policies and budget guidelines. The Buyer works under the guidance of senior procurement staff to coordinate supplier management activities.
Responsibilities
- Identify and conduct due diligence on new sources of supplies and services to include completing supplier onboarding process.
- Ensure purchase requisitions are structured correctly to ensure compliance with policy and enable accurate measure of supplier's delivery performance.
- Issue purchase orders, track status of orders and update SAP with latest delivery dates and/or changes to lead time and minimum order quantities.
- Ensure latest drawings, quality, and customer flow down requirements are passed along to suppliers.
- Provide training and support to team members involved in the procurement process to include conformance to policy and procedures.
- Reconcile vendor purchase orders and invoice misalignment to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Work with the Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to validate the established INCO terms, freight and duties and relevant tax information needed.
- Issue request for quotes and request for proposal upon request.
- Attend site management meetings, reporting key topics to procurement management.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or 5 years of relevant experience, and 3+ years of prior experience within procurement or a similar role.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across multi-functional teams.
- 2+ years of hands-on SAP experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to multitask, think, and act independently and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or Procurement-related field.
Our Buyer will earn a variable compensation including base salary and bonus. Base salary range takes into consideration experience, education, and training. Not to mention all the amazing benefits available for employee selection as well.
Joining the Momentive Team Includes:
- Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- 401(k) plan with Company Match
- Basic and Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
Momentive Technologies is not just shaping materials; we're shaping the future. As a leader in the fused quartz, ceramics, and crucibles industries, we pride ourselves on innovation, precision, and excellence. When you join us, you'll be part of a dynamic team that's driving advancements in technology, research, and applications across various sectors. APPLY NOW!
EEO Statement
We treat all our associates and candidates as equals. We require all associates and managers to do so too and comply with employment laws and regulations. All personnel actions are conducted in the spirit of equal employment. We are committed to recruit, train, promote and retain associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
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