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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Procurement Agent will be responsible for procurement of chemicals in country that are regionally/locally sourced and will support Global Category Managers in executing on the global sourcing strategies of globally negotiated items.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to ensure supplier quality, delivery, cost, lead time, inventory, service level, and risk mitigation goals are met

• Lead negotiations with suppliers to achieve identified sourcing strategies

• Plan and perform negotiations with suppliers for assurance of supply, contract terms, and pricing

• Prepare contract agreements and other documentations as needed

• Execute on projects that will achieve year over year price savings within the managed category

• Responsible for vendor set ups, new product requests and product updates and vendor master maintenance and other activities within ChemTreat’s ERP system.

• Develop an overall supplier base which creates and sustains a competitive advantage, utilizing global market exploitation, leveraging spending and technologies

• Develop and deliver clear category management plans, fully aligned with Global Category Managers

• Develop and deliver clear category management plans that will include but are not limited to:

• Evaluating existing supply relationships, volume allocations and spend.

• Set goals and objectives based upon annual requirements and business objectives.

• Review with impacted business leaders for alignment.

• Oversee supplier related activities and monitor supplier performances. Coordinate with suppliers to resolve supply, quality, and performance related issues

• Communicate and collaborate with Global Category Managers to identify in-country sources of supply for cost reduction, risk mitigation and supply assurance

• Conduct commodity specific competitor and industry analysis to identify cost, material selection,

manufacturing techniques and materials sourcing to improve the company’s competitive position

• Stay informed of changing environmental, social responsibility and diversity standards, regulations, & laws

• Coordinate the efforts of cross-functional groups to improve Quality, Delivery, and Productivity

• Explore and develop alternate sources of supply to reduce risk and increase competition

• Lead the analysis of relevant markets and provide insight from that analysis to internal and external customers

• Play an active role in resolving critical quality and delivery issues with suppliers; comprehensive ownership of supplier performance.

• Build cost models for price forecasting and to secure better than market pricing

SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare monthly/quarterly reports and pull data for weekly management reviews

• Communicate and collaborate with Sales, Product Management, Product Technology, Corporate Services, R&D, Logistics, and Supply Chain

• Act as focal point and communicate actual and potential material availability problems, and lead activities to mitigate disruptions and other supply risk.

• Identify, plan and monitor implementation of Root Cause/Corrective Action plans to short term and permanent solutions to material supply issues

• Other duties as assigned

• Coordinates with demand planners to improve inventory turnover

• Involvement in the local leadership of the business operations

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Technical, Analytical skills and business knowledge

• Communication and Interpersonal skills

• Teamwork and leadership

• Organizational skills; Self-management

• Advanced ability and experience of Excel, Word, PowerPoint

• Knowledge of Dynamics 365 ERP system is a plus

• Proven leadership skills in influential leadership situations

• Proficiency in English; fluency in Spanish or Portuguese preferred

• Negotiation acumen

• Strong financial acumen and experience in business case development, cost modeling and other financial decision approaches

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects across categories, commodities, suppliers and business functions

• Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency

• Comfortable with ambiguity and directional changes

• Clear, concise communicator, able to translate complex messages into commonly understood terms

• Strong consultative, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Strong Microsoft skills: excel, word, power point

• SAP or equivalent system knowledge

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Minimum one to two years’ experience in raw material procurement or demand planning

• Five to seven years of strategic sourcing or category management experience, preferably in Chemicals industry

• Global sourcing experience preferred

• Chemical Engineering experience, education, or acumen preferred

• MBA preferred

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

ChemTreat, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristic protected by law.

At Veralto, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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Veralto and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.