* Place routine purchase orders with suppliers* Maintain chemical and container inventory and recording* Procure office supplies, office equipment, office services and printing of plant materials* Assist in the stocking and reordering of maintenance stores* Verifies match of purchase order and receipts regarding price, quantity, description, etc. and authorizes payment of purchase orders and resolves discrepancies* Sourcing of materials, supplies and services which meet quality requirements at the lowest cost* Expedite critical materials and follow up on delayed or short shipments to prevent production impacts* Maintains vendor relationships and assists in forming partnerships with suppliers* Track and analyze purchasing spend to identify cost‐saving and standardization opportunities* Coordinates third-party custodial staff* Perform duties in conformance with the principles of Responsible Care and Ashland’s Zero Incident Culture* Performs duties in accordance with good manufacturing practices**In order to be qualified for this role, you** ***must possess*** **the following:*** High School Diploma* Good written and oral communication skills are required* Strong organizational and time‐management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities* High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping* Demonstrated ability to work independently while supporting cross‐functional teams* Knowledge of SAP and Coupa software* Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field* 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, or inventory coordination experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment #J-18808-Ljbffr