ChampionX has an immediate need for a Procurement Representative - Direct Materials based in Dubai, UAE. The role is responsible for market research - chemicals categories, process - RFQ & Alternative Supplier approval along with preparing procurement performance reports. This position reports to a Director or Manager within the procurement organization.

What\xe2\x80\x99s in it For You:

The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.

The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.

Thrive in a company that values sustainability and drives a safety focused culture.

Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERG\xe2\x80\x99s). These grassroots, employee-led groups are open to anyone in the organization and allow employees to come together to explore common interests and foster a diverse and inclusive workplace within the organization.

Access to multiple knowledge sharing platforms to enhance collaboration and engagement.

What You Will Do:

Follow safety policies to provide a safe workplace for all employees and supports the guiding principles of Goal Zero to continually improve the plant\xe2\x80\x99s safety, health and environmental performance, security, design, development, manufacture, storage, marketing, distribution, use and ultimate safe disposal of chemical products. Drive culture of safety; Report safety observations / incidents.

Supports and is committed to the Quality Improvement Process. Plans strategies to ensure error-free work by \xe2\x80\x9cdoing it right the first time\xe2\x80\x9d and conveys this attitude in the daily performance of various duties, in our drive continuous improvement.

Ensure compliance to purchasing policy and SOP requirements.

Developing supply market knowledge (supply, demand, cost price analysis) on different chemicals.

Analyze and forecast economic trend from market view and recommend strategic buying opportunities based on supply/demand position in market.

Analyzing commodity value chain and design should cost models for Important materials.

Developing framework on evaluating our purchasing against feedstock movement.

Impact determination from any disruption-macroeconomics, logistics, legislations on the supply and price of the product.

Create and present market trends on quarterly basis to marketing and business teams.

Support monthly forecast information with the managers in the region.

Manage Arbitrage Activity between the regions.

Preparing the framework of SWOT, PESTLE, Value Chain and Porter analysis in evaluating the industries and supply countries.

Minimum Education & Experience:

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in chemical engineering with MBA

5 years of work experience in direct materials procurement in Chemical or O&G industry

Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Office Suite & Power BI Dashboard.

Region Details:

The role is focused on Eastern Hemisphere based out of UAE office.

The working hours are standard UAE working hours however may require flexibility to cater to EU & AP.

No or minimum travel needed.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in chemical engineering

7 years of work experience in strategic procurement, Strategy and Analytics

Proficient in Project Management Tools.

Strong analytical skills with aptitude for market research, product chemistries.

About ChampionX:

ChampionX is a global leader in providing chemistry programs and services, drilling technology, artificial lift solutions, and automation technologies for the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry. Our world-class safety culture fuels our purpose to improve lives through our commitment to deliver sustainable operations.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At ChampionX, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles\xe2\x80\x99 Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. This job has been sourced from an external job board.
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