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The year 1954 marked a significant milestone in thermal insulation history. Armstrong's R&D Project Number 54013, developed by three innovators, evolved into ArmaFlex, the world's first flexible, closed-cell elastomeric foam for equipment insulation. This product revolutionized the insulation industry. Today, 70 years later, ArmaFlex continues to be a pillar of Armacell's success.

The Site Purchasing Buyer is responsible for managing the purchasing activities related to his scope of responsibility at the site. The role is expected to ensure goods and/or services are delivered on time and within expected specification and/or service level at the best value possible for Armacell. The role also collaborates closely with the Regional Category Managers that are responsible to set the Procurement sourcing strategies for their respective categories.

What Armacell can offer you

+ Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & wellbeing.

+ Financial programs such as 401(k), life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance-based salary incentive programs.

+ Generous paid time off including 12 holidays and 120 hours of PTO.

+ Training and educational resources on our personalized learning management system.

+ Giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences.

Job Responsibilities

Purchasing

+ ensures proper execution of all RFPs and negotiations for the local goods and services under the buyer's responsibility.

+ Potentially acts as the Regional Category leader for certain projects.

+ Continuously engages with Regional and Global Category Managers to provide necessary information required for the development of the Category sourcing strategies.

+ Implements the Category Sourcing Strategies at the site level.

+ Tracks KPI and overall performance of suppliers at the site level.

+ Ensures all purchasing activities in the site are conducted according to the Armacell procurement policy to ensure maximum value for Armacell.

+ Ensure all supplier contracts and Purchase Orders are properly executed and managed at the site level.

Ordering

+ Evaluates inventory and places orders in close cooperation with the planning department, taking into account the optimization of the delivery service while simultaneously minimizing inventory.

+ Tracks delivery dates and clarifies differences in incoming invoices, both internally and with suppliers, both nationally and internationally.

Supplier Performance and Evaluation

+ Supports the continuous evaluation of key suppliers using approved KPI and performance measures.

+ Ensures continuous improvements programs are in place with key suppliers and tracks progress.

SAP and Master Data Management

+ Maintains SAP master data by ensuring supplier master data and material master data (delivery date, payment terms, prices, etc.) are updated.

Reporting and Forecasting

+ Ensures all necessary reporting and forecasting tasks related to purchasing activities are being delivered as planned.

+ Ensures appropriate tracking, reporting and business alignment on value and savings creation.

Supplier Risk Management

+ Ensures the appropriate Risk management is done for key suppliers at the site in line with the Regional Procurement Manager guidelines.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

+ Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, engineering, logistics, or business is preferred.

+ Minimum 3 years of proven experience in purchasing or procurement

+ Strong interpersonal skills, verbal, and written communications and presentation skills.

+ Previous analytical and financial experience preferred.

+ Possesses the ability to effectively lead cross functional teams in a global environment.

+ Proven experience in creating technical solutions

+ Advanced computer skills (SAP and Microsoft Applications).

+ Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.

Posting Dates

January 12, 2026 -January 26, 2026

The expected compensation range for this role is $70,000.00 -$80,000.00.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience, and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Armacell does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. In order to provide the best experience for all stakeholders, we limit the number of agencies and recruiting vendors we partner with. If you would like to be considered for a particular search or added to our approved agency list, please complete and submit this form: https://forms.office.com/e/WScRhdkues

More About Us

Armacell's products significantly contribute to global energy efficiency making a difference around the world every day. With more than 3,300 employees and 25 production plants in 19 countries, the company operates two main businesses, Advanced Insulation and Engineered Foams, and generated net sales of EUR 836 million and adjusted EBITDA of EUR 155 million in 2023. Armacell focuses on insulation materials for technical equipment, high-performance foams for high-tech and lightweight applications and next generation aerogel blanket technology. For more information, please visit: www.armacell.com.

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about Armacell, take another look at our website www.armacell.com.

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