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Buyer Procurement Operations (Spanish Speaking) at Arclin · Alpharetta
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BUYER - PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS (Spanish Speaking)
Location: Hybrid, Alpharetta, GA (Corporate Headquarters) Reports To: Regional Buyer Lead
About Arclin
You can find Arclin everywhere. Our technologies make homes and transportation safer, help crops flourish, keep water clean, protect first responders and members of the military, and preserve the purity of essential pharmaceuticals. These vital, everyday products can't fail, and we’re here to give the world an extra layer of performance and peace of mind.
With ~4,000 team members across more than 30 global manufacturing facilities, we operate with the scale to make a global impact and the agility to solve complex challenges at the molecular level. Rooted in scientific discovery and innovation, Arclin’s materials redefine performance across industries - from Firepoint®’s patented intumescent technology that helps stall flames and save lives to the iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® brands trusted to protect those who serve, strengthen aerospace and industrial systems, and perform where reliability and safety are top of mind.
As we expand our mission‑critical materials portfolio and shape the next era of performance technologies, we’re looking for people who want to grow, lead, and solve the challenges others can’t. Together, we’ll advance the innovations that keep the world moving. Because at Arclin, our people are truly Vital Beyond Measure.
Position Overview
The Buyer - Procurement Operations plays a critical role in supporting Arclin's manufacturing and business operations by executing day-to-day procurement activities across direct materials, indirect spend, and logistics categories. This role will support procurement activities across the Americas, Europe, or both and regularly interact with English and Spanish-speaking business partners.
This role is responsible for purchase order management, supplier coordination, issue resolution, ERP transaction execution, and procurement process compliance. Working closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics, Accounts Payable, and suppliers, you will help ensure materials and services are delivered accurately, efficiently, and on time to support uninterrupted operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Process and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders across direct materials, indirect goods and services, and logistics categories.
- Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support material availability, delivery schedules, and operational requirements.
- Monitor open purchase orders and proactively resolve pricing, delivery, receiving, and invoice discrepancies.
- Support procurement activities related to MRO, facilities, maintenance, logistics, transportation, professional services, and manufacturing operations.
- Partner with Accounts Payable, Supply Chain, Operations, and Logistics teams to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing.
- Maintain supplier records, purchasing data, pricing information, and procurement documentation within ERP systems.
- Support procurement reporting, audit requirements, process improvements, and compliance initiatives.
- Assist with supplier onboarding, communications, and ongoing vendor management activities.
Qualifications Required
- Fluent in bothEnglish and Spanish, written and verbal.
- Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, buying, procurement operations, or related transactional purchasing functions.
- Experience processing purchase requisitions, purchase orders, supplier transactions, and procurement-related activities in a manufacturing, industrial, or supply chain environment.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier coordination, purchase order lifecycle management, and issue resolution.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Preferred
- Experience supporting direct materials, indirect procurement, and logistics purchasing activities.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA, JD Edwards, and SAP Fiori applications.
- Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations.
- Knowledge of Accounts Payable invoice matching and three-way match processes.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Success in This Role
Success is measured by your ability to:
- Ensure timely and accurate purchase order execution.
- Maintain strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.
- Resolve procurement issues quickly and effectively.
- Support uninterrupted manufacturing and business operations.
- Drive compliance, data accuracy, and operational efficiency across procurement processes.