International Sourcing Specialist - Chemical

About Elchemy

Elchemy is a tech-enabled cross-border specialty chemicals marketplace. Our vision is to become the largest global speciality chemicals distributor focussing on discovery and fulfillment using a tech-first approach. 

Chemicals is an extremely important large and fragmented market with multiple inefficiencies in cross border trade. The global speciality chemicals market is $800bn growing at a CAGR of 5.7%. The industry faces glaring challenges including lack of trust, excessive lead times, quality uncertainty, lack of transparency and tons of operational challenges.

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Our highly ambitious team comprises alumni from IITs, IIMs, NITs and have extensive experience of working in startups as well as multinational companies. We want to create a team with A-players and rockstars in all roles. When such a team comes together, no vision seems unachievable, and everyone pushes to deliver outstanding results.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Establish a robust network of dependable suppliers for a wide range of commodity and specialty chemicals, with a focus on domestic and global  sourcing including China and SEA countries.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with manufacturing and trading companies domestically and globally, ensuring a seamless procurement process mainly in the Personal Care and Flavors and/or Fragrance Industry
• Collaborate closely with the sales and marketing teams to understand their sourcing requirements and provide optimal sourcing opportunities aligned with their goals.
• Negotiate competitive prices, contracts, and favorable payment terms for both spot and recurring business while maintaining quality standards.
• Identify and establish partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to streamline procurement operations, fostering enduring relationships through regular and efficient communication.
• Prioritise quick turnaround times for obtaining competitive rate quotations and ensure rapid responses to sourcing requests, expediting decision-making.
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends and developments, gathering and analysing market intelligence to seize strategic opportunities.
• Maintain an up-to-date market intelligence database with the latest supplier information.

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in chemical sourcing, preferably within a trading/distribution setup. 
• Strong sourcing experience of chemical raw material required in the Personal Care Industry and/or Flavors and Fragrance Industry..
• A postgraduate degree in management or a related field is a valuable asset.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Action-oriented with a willingness to be hands-on in sourcing operations.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, strong business acumen, and an extensive professional network.
• Commitment to the mission with a sense of ownership and passion.