Technical Buyer, Materials

Responsibilities

• Produce and manage RFQs (Request for Quotations)
• Supervise warehouse Store Clerk.
• Lead negotiations with vendors to secure best commercial terms for the business; achieve lowest total cost of ownership.
• Identify and recommend new vendors to the businesses that can offer a commercial or technical advantage to mitigate project or asset schedule risks.
• Provide expert advice on procurement related risks, including in depth market knowledge both commercial and technical to the wider organization.
• Ensure accurate and timely management of SAP material master data and agreements.
• Aid requisitioners on best practices in developing their requisitions. Produce timely and complete POs (Purchase Orders).
• Maintain stock inventories for the site. Continually assure that inventory is available in a timely manner to support tight manufacturing, maintenance, and TAR schedules.
• Implement best practices in warehouse operations that allow for optimal site reliability yet drives out unnecessary inventory thus reducing working capital.
• Onboard new vendors, vet them and get them approved for onsite work or services (as well as offsite supplies of materials).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of front-line technical procurement experience within the chemical industry.
• Contract negotiation experience required.
• Experience of leading teams in a diverse working environment.
• Bachelor's degree; having a technical background would be considered a plus.
• Fluency in English essential.
• Commercial acumen, deep understanding of cost drivers in contracts.
• Advanced negotiation skills.
• Advanced analytical and economic analysis skills.
• Understanding of chemical manufacturing processes and practices, incl. site safety standards and legislation.
• Knowledge of contract law and ABC regulations.
• Knowledge of business accounting principles and practice.
• Ability to work with MS-Office and SAP IT tools efficiently and effectively.