International Polymer & Chemical Procurement Executive

The Role:

You will be responsible for :

• Developing and implementing sourcing strategies together with cross-functional teams across the organisation.
• Analysing categories of spend to determine potential opportunities regarding cost optimisation.
• Management of existing supplier relationships and contracts and renegotiation of supplier contracts where required.
• Actively searching for alternative sources and solutions of supply.
• Determining best-in-class processes in order to drive lower cost while improving service levels.
• Working closely with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure continuity of supply.
• Managing and maintaining an accurate stock levels as per budgetary guidelines and in compliance to the standard operating procedures.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key suppliers and regularly monitoring key aspects of supplier performance.
• Improving overall inventory accuracy, accountability and reporting achieved by ensuring best practice process and procedures are in place.
• Monitoring all aspects of inventory flows and process and identifying opportunities to improve efficiencies and productivity.
• Selecting, monitoring and managing performance of vendors.
• Defining the strategic sourcing and procurement strategy and taking responsibility for its execution and realization.
• Leading/participating in contract reviews and negotiations in coordination with the legal teams.

Ideal Profile:

• You have at least 2 years experience ideally as a Buying / Procurement or Inventory Manager within Chemicals.
• You possess excellent negotiating skills with a strong ability to influence people of all levels.
• You are a strong networker & relationship builder
• You pay strong attention to detail and deliver work that is of a high standard
• You are highly goal driven and work well in fast paced environments

What's on Offer?

• Flexible working options
• Leadership Role
• Fantastic work culture