Purchasing Agent
Company: Rapid Cure Technologies
Location: Liverpool
Posted on: May 16, 2022
|
|
Job Description:
Purchasing Agent:
This role for Rapid Cure Technologies, Inc. is to lead strategic
sourcing efforts for a category of raw materials for paint,
coating, and resin manufacturing. The role is to provide a
-proactive and cost-effective service to ensure a continuous supply
of raw materials at a value and quality that meets or exceeds Rapid
Cure and Customer objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Main Function:
Building reliable and stable relationships with suppliers as
preferred and trusted business partners and ensuring an
uninterrupted supply of quality goods at optimum cost and
value.
Managing the portfolio of additives, resins, pigments, fillers, and
packaging.
Analyzing and comparing potential and current suppliers and
performance; evaluating and recommending new or on-going
relationships.
Negotiating with suppliers.
Performing a variety of complex special projects, which may include
switching materials, new formula introductions, new material
introductions.
Tracking sustainable business results, including supply assurance,
cost, quality, service, and innovation, which are required to meet
Rapid Cure Technologies' needs.
Key Result Areas, Duties, and Responsibilities:
Plan and effectively purchase raw materials for production.
Establishing effective relationships with the key suppliers.
Working on a proper selection of suppliers.
Contract management - including suppliers' evaluation, tendering,
negotiations, and drafting agreements and -contracts.
Developing a broad market intelligence about the managed category
of raw materials and sharing such information with the internal
stakeholders.
Developing and maintaining effective KPIs.
Working with cross functional teams including Finance, Operations,
Marketing, Sales, and R&D teams to deliver defined added value
benefits, alternative sources, and raw materials.
Creating a sustainable and reliable supply chain whilst improving
margins and company profitability.
KNOWLEDGE AND -SKILL REQUIREMENTS
At least two years of professional direct or indirect sourcing
experience having awareness of large-scale and complex direct
sourcing programs, a solid understanding of procurement best
practices and a track record of success with direct materials.
Demonstrated strong self-initiative, sense of urgency, and customer
relationship building skills.
Innovative and problem-solving mindset to navigate and solve
various challenges in supply chains.
Experience of working with cross-functional/cross-cultural teams,
managing relationships, and leading projects and complex change
initiatives.
Must be adaptable and manage multiple tasks at the same time.
A collaborative working style, with a strong ability to build
relationships, gain credibility, and partner with internal
customers and co-workers.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
Excellent English communication skills, both written and
spoken.
Knowledge of Chemical or Paint industry and markets preferred, but
not essential,
Educated to degree and/or Diploma level or equivalent.
Knowledge of SAGE & Formulator financial and chemical software
packages.
Please send letter of interest and resume to: -
-info@rapidcuretechnologies.com
Keywords: Rapid Cure Technologies, Syracuse , Purchasing Agent, Sales , Liverpool, New York
Click
here to apply!
|