Senior Purchasing Expert

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Job Summary

Chemical Purchasing Expert

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Lead the procurement of

  petrochemical feedstocks, catalysts, additives, solvents, and specialty chemicals

  from global suppliers.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and supply continuity.
• Monitor

  market trends

  (e.g., crude oil prices, geopolitical factors, trade regulations) impacting chemical availability and pricing.

2. Supplier Management

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers (domestic & international) with a focus on reliability, quality, and compliance.
• Negotiate

  long-term contracts

  , pricing agreements (e.g., formula-based pricing), and payment terms.
• Conduct supplier audits and performance reviews (OTIF, quality incidents).

3. Risk Mitigation & Compliance

• Manage supply chain risks (logistics delays, force majeure, supplier insolvency) through contingency planning.
• Ensure compliance with

  REACH, TSCA, OSHA, and other regulatory standards

  for chemical procurement.
• Monitor

  HSE (Health, Safety, Environment)

  requirements for hazardous material handling.

4. Cost Optimization & Budgeting

• Track price fluctuations in key commodities (e.g., ethylene, propylene, benzene) and implement hedging strategies.
• Collaborate with R&D/Production to identify cost-saving alternatives (e.g., substitute materials).

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with

  Logistics, Operations, and Finance

  to align procurement with production schedules and inventory targets.
• Partner with

  Legal

  to review contracts, Incoterms, and liability clauses.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education:

  Bachelors / Masters in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Supply Chain, or related field.

• Experience:

• 15+ years in

  chemical/petrochemical procurement

  (experience with olefins, polymers, aromatics, or catalysts is a plus).
• Familiarity with

  ERP systems

  , e-procurement tools, and spend analytics.

• Technical Knowledge:

• Understanding of petrochemical value chains (refining, cracking, polymerization).
• Knowledge of

  INCOTERMS, hazardous material logistics (ADR, IMDG)

  .

• Soft Skills:

  Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and crisis-resolution abilities.

Preferred Certifications

• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)

• APICS CPIM/CSCP

• Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) for process improvementRole & responsibilities

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