Manager - Procurement/Sourcing - Chemicals

Sourcing Manager, Commodities & Functional Additives - APAC E/W

Reporting to: Global Category Manager, Commodities & Functional Additives

Location: TBD

Key Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with functional leads to build subcategory strategies, within Specialty Chemicals, based on a thorough understanding of business conditions

- Conduct cost-analysis activities in partnership with finance and the business to identify savings opportunities against management targets

- Identify, contract, and manage the strategic relationship for operations and capital expenditure

- Manage seamless business partnerships with the manufacturing, supply chain, and manufacturing technology functions

- Develop and execute subcategory sourcing strategies (e.g. RFI, RFP, RFQ, scorecard and bid analysis, etc.)

- Negotiate supplier contracts utilizing contract templates & procedures

- Manage timely and cost-effective resolution of contractual variations with stakeholders and suppliers

- Integrate best practices and modernized business processes across Company, ensuring the best use of tools, techniques, and processes

- Collaborate with Company's Global Procurement Group's Center of Excellence (CoE) team

Key Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or related field

- 2-5+ years of experience within sourcing, procurement, commercial, or operations for the Pharmaceutical, Agricultural, or Consulting background

- Proficiency in English and Hindi

- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills

- Ability to prioritize and self-direct

- Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively

- Critical thinking and effective problem solving

- Professional and ethical personal conduct and demeanor

- Endless curiosity, motivation, and determination to succeed