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Position Title: Procurement Agent

Location: Norfolk, Virginia

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 portfolio—including cement, aggregates, fly ash, ready-mix concrete, and specialty admixtures—serves diverse customer needs across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure markets.

Position Summary

The Procurement Agent for the Mid‑Atlantic Business Unit provides day‑to‑day purchasing support to cement, aggregates, ready-mix, and terminal operations across the region. This role focuses on accurate and timely processing of purchase orders, order tracking, invoice resolution, vendor coordination, and ERP data management. The Procurement Agent works closely with plant maintenance, operations, accounts payable, and regional leadership to ensure materials and services are available when needed and that the procure‑to‑pay process runs smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Order Execution & Requisition Support

• Review and process purchase requisitions from Mid‑Atlantic plant and terminal teams.
• Create and issue accurate purchase orders in the ERP system with correct pricing, cost centers, and descriptions.
• Manage daily PO updates, including order changes, cancellations, and rush requests.
• Ensure all purchasing activity complies with regional policies and approval workflows.

Order Tracking & Operational Coordination

• Monitor open orders across multiple Mid‑Atlantic sites and proactively follow up on delivery status.
• Work with vendors to confirm ship dates, backorders, lead times, and transportation details.
• Support maintenance teams by tracking critical parts and expediting urgent orders to prevent equipment downtime.
• Communicate order delays or issues to plant leadership and help identify alternatives when needed.

Invoice & Payment Resolution

• Review invoices for discrepancies related to pricing, quantity, and receiving documentation.
• Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve blocked invoices and ensure accurate, timely payment to suppliers.
• Work with vendors to obtain missing documents, corrected invoices, and proof of delivery.

Vendor Interaction & Support

• Serve as the primary day‑to‑day contact for vendor questions related to orders, invoicing, and routine inquiries.
• Request order confirmations, updated quotes, and pricing adjustments.
• Ensure suppliers follow Mid‑Atlantic BU requirements for safety documentation, service expectations, and delivery procedures.

Material, Inventory & Maintenance Support

• Assist plant personnel with MRO item lookups, availability checks, and reorder support.
• Coordinate closely with maintenance and reliability teams to ensure essential materials are on hand.
• Support inventory accuracy by aligning POs, receipts, and item numbers.

ERP Accuracy & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and timely updates to PO statuses, receipts, and invoice information.
• Identify data inconsistencies and support cleanup of item catalogs or vendor records.
• Generate and distribute routine procurement reports for the Mid‑Atlantic BU (e.g., open PO reports, late orders, invoice blocks).

Compliance & Process Integrity

• Follow purchasing procedures and audit requirements specific to the Mid‑Atlantic region.
• Help identify process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce administrative delays.
• Support rollout of new procurement tools, system upgrades, or standardized workflows.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of procurement, purchasing, accounts payable, or supply chain coordination experience.
• Strong understanding of PO creation, invoice matching, and the procure‑to‑pay process.
• Experience using ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar).
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow‑through.
• Ability to support multiple sites and manage a high volume of daily transactions.

Preferred

• Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, construction materials, or cement/concrete environment.
• MRO purchasing exposure, especially involving mechanical, electrical, or heavy equipment components.
• Familiarity with plant, terminal, or maintenance operations in a regional setting.

Core Competencies

• Detail Orientation & Accuracy
• Customer Service (Internal & External)
• Problem‑Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Communication & Partnership
• Time Management & Prioritization
• Reliability & Ownership

Work Environment

This role supports multiple Mid‑Atlantic business unit operations and involves daily coordination with maintenance leaders, operations managers, engineering, accounts payable, and regional vendors. Occasional site travel may be required for training, inventory support, or meetings.

Why Join Titan America?

• Competitive base salary, performance-based incentives, and full relocation benefits to Norfolk, Virginia.
• Opportunity to shape an enterprise-wide rewards strategy during a period of high growth and transformation.
• High business visibility with direct partnership to C-suite leadership.
• Mission-driven culture focused on sustainability, innovation, and people development.