Operational Purchasing Specialist
Job Description
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow’s needs. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations.
If you do not meet every requirement, or your experience is slightly different that what we have listed, we still encourage you to apply!
Your Role at Cabot
As an Operational Purchasing Specialist, you will manage and maintain supplier data, onboard new suppliers, and update existing records.
You will support operational purchasing tasks in line with the team’s key performance indicators, ensuring smooth daily operations and maintaining data accuracy to facilitate efficient procurement processes.
This role is part of the Global Purchasing team, based in Riga, which provides procurement services to multiple manufacturing facilities and offices worldwide.
How You Will Make an Impact
Onboard new suppliers, ensure documentation is complete, and maintain/update supplier records.
Manage catalogue updates in Coupa and JDE based on requests.
Track order acknowledgments, delivery timelines, and supplier compliance.
Resolve supplier issues, including order discrepancies and delivery delays.
Support stakeholders with purchasing inquiries and maintain clear communication on order progress.
Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies; follow up on missing invoices.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize purchasing processes.
Assist buyers with daily operational tasks.
Collaborate with teams such as Accounts Payable, Transportation, and Sourcing to ensure smooth procurement processes.
What You Will Bring to Cabot
Previous experience in purchasing/sales/customer facing roles will be considered as advantage.
Good knowledge of standard MS Office software.
Highly organized with strong initiative and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
Excellent English.
Knowledge of French, Dutch, Italian or Czech language will be considered as advantage.
Additional Information
Working Hours: 9:00 - 17:30
Temporary 1 year contract with possibility of extension.
Monthly allowance & Yearly bonus.
Health insurance from first day of work.
Hybrid work schedule (3 days on site and 2 days’ work from home).
Salary: 1600 -2200 EUR Gross. The final salary offer will depend on the candidate’s previous experience and qualifications.
How We’ll Support Your Success:
Dynamic, Flexible, Team Environment – We are working smart, collaborative, and we are doing really meaningful work.
Growth – While you will be helping other grow through Talent Management and Development programs, you will have opportunity to grow and develop as well. We are passionate about personal development, peer support, and the ability to personally grow skills sets.
Flexible Work Environment – The autonomy to manage your schedule and ensure you are delivering on meaningful work with a balanced approach!
Benefits, Vacation, Etc. – We offer a competitive package of benefits.
Feedback – We are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion that supports and promotes your success.
Support – You will be a part of a team that is impacting the direction of the company’s talent, a team that builds you up personally and professionally. Our success depends on your success.
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At Cabot, we bring the power of innovative chemistry and a spirit of partnership with our customers to advance solutions that will enable a sustainable future. Our strength in research and development is a major reason why we have been an industry leader for more than 135 years in products such as reinforcing and specialty carbons, battery materials, aerogel, fumed metal oxides, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds.
Our employees around the world are united by our shared purpose: Creating materials that improve daily life and enable a more sustainable future. Through our corporate strategy, “Creating for Tomorrow,” we are focused on our core strengths to lead in performance and sustainability – today and into the future.