Sourcing Specialist - Chemicals
- Only candidates who has worked in chemical distribution set ups
- Only candidates with 2yrs+ working experience of procurement of chemicals
Job Description
Reporting to the Founder, you will be responsible for:
- Develop a robust network of suppliers for a wide range of commodity and specialty chemicals
- Stakeholder management with manufacturing and trading set-ups to ensure seamless procurement process
- Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to streamline the demand and supply
- Negotiate prices, contracts, and favourable payment terms ensuring quality standards are maintained
- Prioritise quick turnaround times for obtaining competitive rate quotations and ensure rapid responses to sourcing requests, expediting decision-making
- Maintain an up-to-date market intelligence database with the latest supplier information.
The Successful Applicant
- At least 2 years of experience in chemical sourcing in a trading or distribution set up
- Strong sourcing experience and knowledge about vendors in China and SEA countries
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset with openness to work in a high pace start up environment
- Commitment to the mission with a sense of ownership and passion
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to work with the founders of the company
- Excellent career trajectory with massive growth opportunity
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Michael Page has five decades of expertise in professional services recruitment. We were established in London in 1976, and over this period we've grown organically to become one of the best-known and most respected consultancies, with an office network spanning six continents.
While size has its advantages, it doesn't define us - the nature of our organic growth means that each new office is integrated into the region that it serves. It also means that as an employer looking to hire, or as a candidate aiming to grow your career you have the best of both worlds; a team that understands the market and geography you operate in, plus the resources and expertise of an international network at your disposal.
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