Job Description

-Flexible working options -Leadership Role -Fantastic work culture

Our client is a global market leader involved in the marketing and distribution of petrochemicals, with near-future plans of entering into manufacturing.

The Job 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 Candidate

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