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Job Description
- Identifying, evaluating, and onboarding new suppliers for raw materials, ensuring they meet quality, sustainability, and regulatory standards.
- Fostering strong relationships with existing suppliers to enhance collaboration, negotiate favourable terms, and resolve any issues that may arise.
- Developing and executing a comprehensive raw material sourcing strategy that aligns with the organization's cost-effectiveness, quality, and sustainability goals.
- Analysing market trends, pricing, and supply-demand dynamics to make informed decisions and adjustments to the sourcing strategy.
- Negotiating pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and favourable conditions.
- Implement cost-saving initiatives such as bulk purchasing, strategic sourcing, and alternative materials exploration to optimise procurement expenses.
- Collaborating with Quality Control and Quality Assurance teams to establish and maintain strict quality standards for all procured raw materials.
- Conducting regular audits and inspections of suppliers to ensure adherence to quality specifications and industry standards.
- Identifying potential supply chain risks and developing mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and ensure continuity of raw material supply.
- Monitoring geopolitical, economic, and environmental factors that may impact the availability or cost of raw materials.
- Collecting, analysing, and reporting data related to raw material sourcing, supplier performance, cost trends, and market insights to support informed decision-making.
- Working closely with cross-functional teams, including Production, Logistics, Research & Development, and Finance, to ensure alignment of raw material procurement with operational requirements.
- Staying updated on relevant industry regulations, standards, and compliance requirements related to raw material sourcing and procurement.
- Ensuring that all sourcing activities adhere to legal and ethical standards.
- Identifying opportunities for process improvement within the raw material procurement workflow and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Employment Type
Full-time
