Global Lead Buyer (For Activated Carbon, Functional Silanes and Metal Salts)
thane
Job Title : Global Lead Buyer (For Activated Carbon, Functional Silanes and Metal Salts)
Reporting to : Sr. Vice President Procurement & Head of Inorganics & Base Petrochemicals
Entity : Evonik India
Work Location : Thane
Purpose of the Position:
Global sourcing repsonsibility for (several) strategic raw material baskets.
Purchasing of raw materials considering quality, safety, sustainability as well as cost and time efficiency.
Support of Business Lines with repect to all raw material sourcing topics.
Evaluation of new raw material sources.
Strategic and tactical planning/forecasting of the complex global sourcing activities.
Guarantee security of supply.
Development and implementation of raw material strategies.
Key Responsibilities :
Execution of soucring activities for strategic raw materials according to users' need in a timely and accurate manner
Identification and consolidation of the complex raw material plannings across several stakeholders
Development and implementation of gloabl sourcing strategies
Generate savings
Global contract negotiations and execution of the supply contracts
Identification and implementation of alternative sources
Strategic supplier evaluation
Creation and maintenance of supplier relations
Support of selected Business Lines
Leading global teams with respect to gloabl souring activities
Continuous reporting.
Ensuring compliant sourcing activities with respect to all relevant laws and guidelines.
Identification and implementation of more sustainable sourcing including topics such as RSPO switch, reduction of carbon footprint, identifying alternative feedstocks etc.
Qualification & Work Experience required -
Bachelor s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Minimum 8-10 years of relevant work experience.
Relevant Product line knowledge / expereince will be added advantage.
Be an excellent negotiator, drive creative solutions & self-starter.
Excellent research, data mining, analytical and problem-solving skills.