Sourcing Analyst- Chemicals

JOB DESCRIPTION (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

My client is looking for a Sourcing Analyst in the area of raw materials ,with primary experience in sourcing chemicals. The role requires expertise in sourcing, and a focus towards building supply chain, and the ability and willingness to manage the entire project, from procurement to delivery, for the customer.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a strategy and implementation plan in line with the overall goals of the organization, and build a revenue pipeline
• Build a strong network of suppliers globally. 
• Develop customer profiles in terms of their raw materials requirements through customer interactions and relationship development, and through an understanding of their business.
• Set-up strong systems and processes for raw material procurement, costing, quality assessments, inventory management, warehousing, and end-to-end logistics
• Manage entire projects for procurement and delivery of raw materials including procedural aspects such as costing, pricing and negotiations with suppliers and customers, contract creation, and invoicing and order closure.
• Achieve high customer satisfaction, while creating value for the organization and the suppliers.

Requirements:

Experience: 5-7 years 

Qualification: Bachelors Degree

• Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of raw material procurement and delivery
• Experience in costing, pricing, and negotiations
• Strong knowledge of raw materials, applications, and quality aspects
• Willingness to develop an understanding of end-product requirements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams toward product solutioning, in cases involving sourcing for manufacturing projects
• Willingness to work in a fast paced, diverse, ever evolving and values led environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills

• Responsible for developing sourcing strategies and strategy execution.
• Preference will be giving to candidates with experience in chemical buying. 
• Interface closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, QA, Marketing and Finance.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Management/Purchasing/Engineering or a related field.
• Min. 8 years procurement/materials/engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• MBA, CPM, CPIM certification a plus.
• Experience in dealing with Suppliers.
• Excellent negotiation skills (understands cost drivers).