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- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Axis
AMVAC Chemical Corporation, an American Vanguard Company, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer to manage the full Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process for Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) goods and services across our facilities. This role ensures uninterrupted operations by efficiently purchasing spare parts, consumables, and contracted services, while maintaining compliance with company policies and supplier agreements. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with MRO categories, ERP systems, and supplier coordination. This position is on-site, 5 days a week.
AMVAC®, an American Vanguard company, has successfully served the results‐driven global markets through development, manufacturing and marketing of products for agricultural and commercial use. At American Vanguard, we believe in growth, innovation, and opportunity. We understand that a successful business is built on the strength of its people which is why we are dedicated to nurturing talent, fueling success and cultivating potential.
Key Responsibilities:
Purchase-to-Pay Execution
- Manage requisitions and issue purchase orders for MRO supplies, equipment, and services in line with approved budgets and supplier contracts.
- Verify pricing, terms, and supplier compliance before purchase order issuance.
- Track open orders, expedite deliveries, and resolve delivery issues to avoid maintenance downtime.
- Reconcile purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoices to ensure timely and accurate payment.
Supplier Communication & Coordination
- Act as the primary point of contact for MRO suppliers on order status, lead times, and documentation.
- Assist in gathering supplier performance data (on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness).
- Support vendor consolidation and approved supplier list management.
Inventory & Data Integrity
- Work with maintenance and storeroom teams to maintain optimal inventory levels and reorder points.
- Keep ERP system data accurate for parts, suppliers, and pricing.
- Generate routine spending and performance reports for the MRO Procurement Lead.
Continuous Improvement & Compliance
- Identify opportunities to streamline the P2P process for MRO items.
- Support implementation of digital procurement tools and catalog buying where appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and safety/regulatory standards.
Qualifications:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2+ years of purchasing experience, preferably in MRO, industrial supplies, or manufacturing environments.
- Solid understanding of the P2P cycle and ERP/procurement systems.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and vendor relationship skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and procurement reporting tools.
Key Competencies:
- Customer service mindset with internal stakeholders (maintenance, engineering, operations).
- Ability to juggle multiple requisitions and deadlines.
- Analytical approach to tracking spend and supplier performance.
- Process improvement orientation and willingness to adopt new tools.
At American Vanguard, Benefits are an important part of our compensation.
We offer:
- Exceptional medical, dental and vision insurance plans for employees and their families
- HSA / FSA plans available
- 401K with employer match
- ESPP – Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid Holiday and Vacation accrual
- Health and wellness programs
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
AMVAC is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks and substance abuse testing. We participate in E-Verify.