Lead Buyer - Raw Materials

Job Description:

Huntsman Solutions India Pte Ltd is now looking for a dynamic individual as a Lead Buyer - Raw Materials.

The ideal candidate will be located in Mumbai, India.

As a Lead Buyer - Raw Materials you will: 

The job responsibility of this position is handling Raw Material procurement

Coordination with supply chain & planning team to review stock & order the relevant quantity of RM based on MOQ and lead time

RFQ floating to the approved vendors & market benchmarking

Negotiate based on monthly/quarterly requirement

Analyzing market trends and condition through market intelligence to anticipate commodity price movements. Proactively inform business & ensure order and supply post business alignment

To participate in global new product initiative con-call with business and support in arranging samples

Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships

Organize filled Supplier Questionnaire (P-EHS) form from suppliers for all new materials

Prepare monthly MIS and savings update report

Attend regional con-call for market updates and support to other regional teams in RM / PM procurement from India

Organize monthly pricing forum with business & share the current & forecasted material price.

Update PIR & source list in SAP & NPI process flow for new product introduction

Issue PO to suppliers & communicate to vendors keeping supply chain team in loop

Coordinate with SC & Production team for any supply issues on a regular basis & resolve

Coordination with suppliers & finance for payment process, credit notes, debit notes etc

To implement and comply with purchasing procedures and guidelines.

Ensuring compliance with company policies, regulations, and ethical standards in all purchasing activities.

Approval of Purchase Orders in SAP

What skills and experiences are we looking for?

Graduate or Diploma in Engineering (any Discipline)

Candidate must have knowledge in relation to specialty chemicals

Excellent command on MS office, especially MS Excel & SAP, Ariba

Excellent planning and organizing skills

Time management skills: self-organized and ability to prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency, avoid procrastination

Problem-solving: aptitude for identifying and addressing purchasing challenges, finding creative solution and making informed decisions

Excellent written and oral communication

Good Team Player

Conflict resolution skills

What can we offer?

Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. We are a global specialty chemical company with locations in 30 countries around the world, employing over 9,000 associates. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service – and the list goes on.

Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us.

Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.

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