Purchasing assistant Jobs in Chesapeake, VA

About Titan America

Titan America LLC (NYSE: TTAM), a TITAN Group Company, is one of the premier producers of cement and building materials in the eastern United States and the North American subsidiary of the TITAN Group. With a history spanning over 100 years, Titan America has consistently delivered innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable solutions. Our comprehensive portfolioincluding cement, aggregates, fly ash, ready-mix concrete, and specialty admixturesserves diverse customer needs across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure markets.

We have an excellent opportunity within our Procurement department in Norfolk, VA.

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing goods and services, managing supplier relationships, supporting RFQ processes, and ensuring timely and cost?effective procurement in alignment with Titan Americas operational needs. This role works closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and finance teams to support plant requirements and corporate procurement strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Sourcing

• Execute purchasing activities for raw materials, equipment, services, and project-related items.
• Prepare, issue, and analyze RFQs and RFPs to ensure competitive pricing and quality.
• Evaluate supplier proposals, perform cost analysis, and make recommendations based on total cost of ownership.
• Negotiate pricing, contract terms, delivery schedules, and service agreements.

Supplier Management

• Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers to ensure reliability, quality, and compliance with Titan America standards.
• Track and monitor supplier performance using KPIs such as on?time delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
• Resolve supplier issues related to price discrepancies, delivery delays, or quality concerns.

Operational Support

• Collaborate with plant operations, maintenance, and engineering to understand material needs and project requirements.
• Manage purchase order creation, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, forecasts, and spend data.

Compliance & Process Improvement

• Ensure all procurement activities follow company policies, contracts, and risk?management protocols.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes, cost savings, and efficiency.
• Assist with contract management, vendor onboarding, and database maintenance within the ERP system.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience (manufacturing or industrial environment preferred).
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with RFQs, supplier evaluation, and purchase order management.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience with category management (raw materials, industrial equipment, spares and consumables, services).
• Knowledge of commercial contracting and vendor performance management.
• Familiarity with inventory control and logistics processes.
• Professional certifications (CPSM, CPM, CSCP) a plus.

Key Competencies

• Results?driven with strong attention to detail
• Financial and cost?analysis acumen
• Strong relationship?building skills
• Problem?solving and decision?making ability
• Ability to work cross?functionally and independently

Work Environment

• Office-based role with occasional visits to plant or supplier locations.
• Regular interaction with internal teams and external vendors.