Michael Paige
Website:
michaelpage.com
Job details:
- Only candidates with direct procurement experience in Chemical Industry
- Only candidates with 20yrs+ experience of procurement
About Our Client
The employer is a large organization in the chemical industry. They focus on delivering quality products and maintaining efficient supply chain operations.
Job Description
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for raw materials to meet business requirements.
- Negotiate contracts and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure cost efficiency and quality.
- Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and risk mitigation in raw material procurement.
- Collaborate with internal teams to forecast material needs and ensure timely availability of raw materials.
- Manage supplier performance and address any issues related to quality, delivery, or compliance.
- Ensure adherence to procurement policies, regulations, and ethical standards.
- Analyse procurement data to identify areas for improvement and present actionable insights to leadership.
- Lead and mentor the procurement team to achieve operational excellence.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Head - Raw Material Purchase should have:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or Supply Chain (MBA in Materials Management or Supply Chain preferred).
- 20-25 years of experience in raw material procurement, preferably in manufacturing or chemical industries.
- Strong knowledge of raw materials relevant to the business
- Expertise in supplier negotiation cost benchmarking and global sourcing.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and advanced Excel or procurement tools.
- Excellent analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, Negotiation Skills
What's on Offer
- Leadership opportunity
- A role that offers leadership responsibilities and strategic input.
Contact: Ravi Patel
Quote job ref: JN-042026-6995454
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