Procurement Representative
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
Responsibilities
The Procurement Representative is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing the acquisition of materials, supplies, equipment, and services in accordance with established procurement policies and procedures. This role focuses on securing the best overall value by optimizing supplier pricing, quality, delivery performance, and commercial terms while supporting business objectives and stakeholder needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and approve purchase requisitions for assigned categories.
- Source suppliers and lead the RFQ/RFP process.
- Evaluate supplier proposals based on cost, quality, service, and delivery requirements.
- Create and manage purchase orders and ensure timely fulfillment.
- Expedite orders and resolve supplier performance or delivery issues.
- Conduct supplier research, evaluation, and qualification activities.
- Build productive relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Monitor market trends, pricing, and supply risks to support informed purchasing decisions.
- Identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency and generate cost savings.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Procurement, purchasing, sourcing, supply chain, or related business experience.
- Exposure to indirect procurement categories, including IT services, software, hardware, telecommunications, or professional services preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- High level of English proficiency (written and verbal) preferred.
- Experience working with global teams or suppliers is an advantage.
Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in supply chain preferred or related field.
•Minimum of 2 years of procurement experience preferred.
•Basic knowledge of purchasing and understanding of supply chain management
•Expertise in SAP and/or SAP-Ariba data processing systems preferred
Experienced. Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline; performing all duties of assigned role, but still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills. Builds knowledge of the organization, processes and customers. Solves a range of straightforward problems. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Works with a moderate level of guidance and direction. Impact of work is primarily within own division or site.
Eastman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
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