Lead- Feedstock Sourcing

Role: Lead Feedstock Supply Chain Management

Segmentation & survey

lDevelop sourcing strategy for all feedstocks

lAssess risk associated with feedstock and energy supply and develop risk mitigation strategies to cost effectively reduce risk to the business.

lDevelop relationships with existing and prospective suppliers to create competition and supply alternatives that lead to reduced costs with high security of supply.

lDevelop relationships within the RBL procurement network to leverage RBL purchasing power and knowledge.

lValue chain mapping of the feedstock

Prospecting & approach

lActively scout the feedstock source to explore and identify new opportunities besides existing feedstock sources and actively manage the feedstock opportunity.

lLead option generation that includes commercial, specification and demand levers and choices of priorities

lCollection of the references & contact data

Market intelligence

Develop an understanding of core supply and demand drivers for all feedstocks and energy for the business.

lMonitor industry changes to feedstock and energy supply, including regulatory changes that could impact supply.

lBe aware of and participate in RBL sustainability goals when sourcing feedstocks and energy for the site.

lDevelop and improve business processes related to feedstock and energy procurement.

Planning

lLead option generation that includes commercial, specification and demand levers and choices of priorities

lConduct Feedstock Supplier Management activities (research, identify, and validate the credibility of our new Circular Feedstock suppliers

lMonthly plan and annual plan against indent and availability

lFurther weekly and daily planning of the material

lPlan Vs actual daily, weekly, monthly & annual

lMonthly cash out flow plan, Performance analysis based on net cost to GCV.

Vendor relationship management

lDevelop and lead Feedstock Supplier Relationship teams, where applicable, to drive continuous performance improvement (annual target development, quarterly progress, etc)

lMonthly meeting with the vendors and taking their feedback

lWork across multiple cross-functional teams, where you will be expected to have influence without authority

lFestive greetings and distribution of gifts to them on time to time

lProfessional relationship and sort out the concern they raised on time to time

lStraight & transparent communication with them

lSharing of company news as well future growth, new development on time to time.

Negotiation

lManage contract status of feedstocks and energy to timely conduct bid proposals.

lNegotiate and maintain contracts and supplier relationships that cost effectively manage risk and cost.

lEnsure contracts adhere to RBL standards and specifications.

lPerson should possess good negotiation skill and be prepared all the requirement before start discussion

Closure & ordering

lThere should possess written consent note of both the parties on common agreed terms of closure & ordering.

lPerson should ensure collection of all the documents / requirements for ordering before leaving the closure meeting.

lIt is necessary to check and approved all the consent note submission before issuing of order and ensure to taken back confirmation / acceptance.

Skills/Competencies

Technical Skills

Knowledge of contract negotiation, risk evaluation and mitigation, sourcing strategy development, and a track record of delivering cost savings through identifying opportunities and driving complex supplier negotiations to closure.

Experience developing and managing contracts.

Experience with ERP system i.e. SAP