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Nice to meet you, We Are Suzano!
At Suzano, we believe innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. This union gave rise to a meaningful attitude: innovability, which guides us in thinking outside the box and looking beyond to tackle the challenges of the 21st century. We plant and grow trees. We transform this renewable raw material into innovative and sustainable bioproducts that are part of the everyday life of over 2 billion people. We cultivate life on the sheet of the notebook that teaches children, in the diaper that protects babies, in the biodegradable cup of coffee that does not harm the environment, in absorbent papers and in the convenience of using sustainable packaging.
Get to know us in 2 minutes!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7Dksqf_Nb4
About the Role:
The Raw Materials Buyer is responsible for ensuring the timely procurement and availability of raw materials required to support manufacturing operations. This role manages material planning, inventory monitoring, purchase order execution, supplier coordination, and delivery performance. The position works closely with Operations, Production Planning, Logistics, Warehousing, and Procurement Leadership to maintain reliable supply while optimizing inventory levels and minimizing supply chain disruptions.
Key Responsibilities
Material Planning & Inventory Management
- Monitor inventory levels for assigned raw materials, chemicals, and production-critical consumables.
- Review production plans, forecasts, and consumption trends to determine replenishment requirements.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support production while minimizing excess inventory.
- Identify potential shortages, slow-moving inventory, and inventory risks.
- Recommend inventory actions based on operational requirements and demand trends.
- Analyze inventory usage patterns and historical consumption to improve forecasting accuracy.
Purchase Order Management
- Create, issue, and manage purchase orders for assigned raw materials.
- Ensure orders are placed within required lead times.
- Track purchase order status and supplier confirmations.
- Manage order changes, delivery updates, and quantity adjustments as needed.
- Resolve purchasing discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, and delivery schedules.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records within SAP.
Supplier Coordination
- Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned suppliers.
- Coordinate delivery schedules and shipment timing.
- Monitor supplier commitments and communicate changes to internal stakeholders.
- Escalate material shortages, late deliveries, and supply concerns.
- Support supplier performance monitoring activities, including delivery and service metrics.
Supply Assurance & Risk Management
- Monitor supply chain conditions and proactively identify risks.
- Develop recovery plans for delayed deliveries and supply disruptions.
- Coordinate with Operations and Logistics to manage urgent material requirements.
- Support implementation of alternate suppliers and contingency plans as needed.
Reporting & Analytics
- Develop and maintain inventory, purchasing, and supplier performance reports.
- Track key metrics including inventory levels, supplier delivery performance, stockouts, and expedited freight.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reporting activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve inventory management and purchasing efficiency through data analysis.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Operations, Production Planning, Warehouse, Logistics, Accounts Payable, and Procurement teams.
- Participate in inventory review and production planning meetings.
- Communicate material availability risks and mitigation plans.
- Support inventory reconciliation and month-end closing activities.
What We Expect from You:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field.
- 3-5 years of purchasing, procurement, raw material planning, inventory management, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in SAP for purchase order management, inventory review, reporting, and procurement transactions.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience purchasing chemicals, packaging materials, pulp and paper products, or other manufacturing raw materials.
- Experience with production planning and inventory optimization.
- Experience using Power BI or other reporting tools.
- Knowledge of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) concepts.
- APICS/ASCM, CPSM, or related supply chain certification.
Success Measures
- Zero production interruptions resulting from raw material shortages.
- Inventory maintained within established targets.
- High supplier on-time delivery performance.
- Reduction in expedited freight and emergency purchases.
- Accurate inventory forecasting and replenishment planning.
- Timely and accurate purchase order execution.
- Effective use of SAP and Excel reporting to support decision-making.
What We’re Looking For:
- Adaptability & Resilience: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment undergoing change and growth
- Hand-On Approach: Ability to understand technical details, and support team members.
Professionals who share our values Suzano - People and Culture. Read more here: https://www.suzano.com.br/en/suzano/about-us/people-and-culture
We are pleased to offer an attractive compensation and benefits package for this role, which includes:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance : Multiple plan options with nationwide networks to support your physical health and preventive care.
Life and AD&D Insurance : Company-paid basic coverage and optional plans to protect you and your loved ones.
Disability Insurance : Short-term and long-term coverage to help protect your income in case of illness or injury.
401(k) Retirement Plan : Automatic enrollment with a generous company match to help you plan for the future.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) : Tax-advantaged accounts with company contributions to help manage healthcare expenses.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) : Options for healthcare, limited-purpose, and dependent care expenses.
Voluntary Benefits : Additional protection through accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Suzano is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Suzano provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Suzano complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
All positions at Suzano are subject to random drug and alcohol screening, performed in conformance with applicable law and internal Policy.
If we have piqued your interest, we look forward to receiving your application.
#Proudtobepartof #JoinSuzano
Nice to meet you, We Are Suzano!
At Suzano, we believe innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. This union gave rise to a meaningful attitude: innovability, which guides us in thinking outside the box and looking beyond to tackle the challenges of the 21st century. We plant and grow trees. We transform this renewable raw material into innovative and sustainable bioproducts that are part of the everyday life of over 2 billion people. We cultivate life on the sheet of the notebook that teaches children, in the diaper that protects babies, in the biodegradable cup of coffee that does not harm the environment, in absorbent papers and in the convenience of using sustainable packaging.
Get to know us in 2 minutes!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7Dksqf_Nb4
About the Role:
The Raw Materials Buyer is responsible for ensuring the timely procurement and availability of raw materials required to support manufacturing operations. This role manages material planning, inventory monitoring, purchase order execution, supplier coordination, and delivery performance. The position works closely with Operations, Production Planning, Logistics, Warehousing, and Procurement Leadership to maintain reliable supply while optimizing inventory levels and minimizing supply chain disruptions.
Key Responsibilities
Material Planning & Inventory Management
- Monitor inventory levels for assigned raw materials, chemicals, and production-critical consumables.
- Review production plans, forecasts, and consumption trends to determine replenishment requirements.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support production while minimizing excess inventory.
- Identify potential shortages, slow-moving inventory, and inventory risks.
- Recommend inventory actions based on operational requirements and demand trends.
- Analyze inventory usage patterns and historical consumption to improve forecasting accuracy.
Purchase Order Management
- Create, issue, and manage purchase orders for assigned raw materials.
- Ensure orders are placed within required lead times.
- Track purchase order status and supplier confirmations.
- Manage order changes, delivery updates, and quantity adjustments as needed.
- Resolve purchasing discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, and delivery schedules.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records within SAP.
Supplier Coordination
- Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned suppliers.
- Coordinate delivery schedules and shipment timing.
- Monitor supplier commitments and communicate changes to internal stakeholders.
- Escalate material shortages, late deliveries, and supply concerns.
- Support supplier performance monitoring activities, including delivery and service metrics.
Supply Assurance & Risk Management
- Monitor supply chain conditions and proactively identify risks.
- Develop recovery plans for delayed deliveries and supply disruptions.
- Coordinate with Operations and Logistics to manage urgent material requirements.
- Support implementation of alternate suppliers and contingency plans as needed.
Reporting & Analytics
- Develop and maintain inventory, purchasing, and supplier performance reports.
- Track key metrics including inventory levels, supplier delivery performance, stockouts, and expedited freight.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reporting activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve inventory management and purchasing efficiency through data analysis.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Operations, Production Planning, Warehouse, Logistics, Accounts Payable, and Procurement teams.
- Participate in inventory review and production planning meetings.
- Communicate material availability risks and mitigation plans.
- Support inventory reconciliation and month-end closing activities.
What We Expect from You:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field.
- 3-5 years of purchasing, procurement, raw material planning, inventory management, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in SAP for purchase order management, inventory review, reporting, and procurement transactions.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience purchasing chemicals, packaging materials, pulp and paper products, or other manufacturing raw materials.
- Experience with production planning and inventory optimization.
- Experience using Power BI or other reporting tools.
- Knowledge of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) concepts.
- APICS/ASCM, CPSM, or related supply chain certification.
Success Measures
- Zero production interruptions resulting from raw material shortages.
- Inventory maintained within established targets.
- High supplier on-time delivery performance.
- Reduction in expedited freight and emergency purchases.
- Accurate inventory forecasting and replenishment planning.
- Timely and accurate purchase order execution.
- Effective use of SAP and Excel reporting to support decision-making.
What We’re Looking For:
- Adaptability & Resilience: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment undergoing change and growth
- Hand-On Approach: Ability to understand technical details, and support team members.
Professionals who share our values Suzano - People and Culture. Read more here: https://www.suzano.com.br/en/suzano/about-us/people-and-culture
We are pleased to offer an attractive compensation and benefits package for this role, which includes:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance : Multiple plan options with nationwide networks to support your physical health and preventive care.
Life and AD&D Insurance : Company-paid basic coverage and optional plans to protect you and your loved ones.
Disability Insurance : Short-term and long-term coverage to help protect your income in case of illness or injury.
401(k) Retirement Plan : Automatic enrollment with a generous company match to help you plan for the future.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) : Tax-advantaged accounts with company contributions to help manage healthcare expenses.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) : Options for healthcare, limited-purpose, and dependent care expenses.
Voluntary Benefits : Additional protection through accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Suzano is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Suzano provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Suzano complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
All positions at Suzano are subject to random drug and alcohol screening, performed in conformance with applicable law and internal Policy.
If we have piqued your interest, we look forward to receiving your application.
#Proudtobepartof #JoinSuzano
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in materials buyer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle for purchase order management
- Demonstrated supplier negotiation and cost reduction experience
- Knowledge of procurement processes, vendor evaluation, and contract management
- Familiarity with inventory management principles and demand forecasting
- CPSM or CSCP certification preferred for mid-level and senior roles
Tips for Your Materials Buyer Job Search
Quantify savings and supplier wins
Hiring managers in procurement want numbers. On your resume, replace vague claims with specific outcomes: cost reductions you negotiated, lead times you cut, or vendor consolidations you led. Even estimates backed by context read far stronger than unquantified responsibilities.
List your ERP and procurement systems
Materials buyer roles almost always screen for SAP, Oracle, Coupa, or similar platforms. Put these prominently in a skills section, not buried in job descriptions, so applicant tracking systems flag your profile before a human ever reads it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists materials buyer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing. Applying within the first few days of a posting significantly increases your chances of getting a callback.
Target postings by commodity type
Many materials buyer roles are written around a specific commodity family, such as metals, packaging, or electronic components. Filter your search by those terms alongside the job title so you find openings where your category experience is a direct match, not just adjacent.
Prepare for a supplier negotiation case
Many interviews include a live or take-home exercise where you negotiate price or delivery terms with a mock supplier. Practice citing total cost of ownership, not just unit price, and walking through your decision-making process out loud so interviewers see your reasoning.
Follow up referencing supply chain context
After an interview, send a follow-up note that ties back to a supply chain challenge the team mentioned, such as lead time pressure or a single-source dependency. This shows you were listening and signals the problem-solving mindset procurement teams hire for.
Materials Buyer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most materials buyers?
The most active employers for materials buyers right now are Stellantis, American Sugar Refining, and Bosch, and the most openings are in Michigan, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing, aerospace, and defense contractors tend to post the highest volumes year-round.
How many materials buyer jobs are remote?
About 63% of materials buyer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Strategic sourcing and indirect procurement roles are most likely to allow remote work, while commodity buyers tied to on-site warehouses or production floors are typically required to be on location.
How do you become a materials buyer?
Most materials buyers start with a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or engineering, then move into an entry-level purchasing or procurement coordinator role to build hands-on experience. From there, gaining proficiency in an ERP system, earning a certification like the CPSM, and demonstrating measurable cost savings or supplier performance improvements is the typical path to a buyer title.
Can you get a materials buyer job without direct purchasing experience?
Yes, employers do hire candidates without direct purchasing experience, particularly at the assistant buyer or junior buyer level. Relevant background in inventory control, logistics coordination, or vendor management can substitute for formal procurement experience. Highlighting ERP exposure, any negotiation experience, and a working knowledge of supply chain fundamentals helps bridge the gap when you're applying for entry-level openings.
What does the materials buyer interview process look like?
Most materials buyer interviews involve a phone or video screen, followed by one or two rounds with the procurement manager and sometimes a cross-functional stakeholder. Expect behavioral questions about supplier negotiations and cost management, and be prepared for a practical exercise such as evaluating a supplier quote, analyzing a spend category, or working through a mock negotiation scenario.
Where can I find and apply to materials buyer jobs?
You can find and apply to materials buyer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level and commodity focus, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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