Buyer - Chemicals/Raw Materials

Listed on the NYSE, our client is a Major Global Organisation within the Oil and Gas Industry, who, due to promotion are now seeking an experienced Buyer of Chemicals/Raw Materials.

Work alongside the manager ensuring uninterrupted, cost effective supply of a portfolio of raw materials necessary to support the business goals and operations including but not limited to production facilities, contract manufacturing facilities, resale operations, R&D facilities and corporate departments.

Key responsibilities:

• Work with suppliers to identify new sources of raw materials/chemicals
• Work with the internal to understand the market for the raw materials purchased and identify the factors which influence availability and pricing
• Work with the Procurement team to implement sourcing strategy across the business
• Liaise with R&D, Manufacturing and Process Technology to provide information regarding competitive challenges, potential entrants, pricing initiatives and quality, service, price and distribution issues.
• Work to achieve long term sourcing strategies within region and global level to ensure raw material availability
• Monitor quality and consistency of raw, investigating and resolving quality issues quickly and effectively.
• Experience of contract management and tender process

Person Specification:

• Degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Business, Economics or Maths ideally
• Demonstrate strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills
• Possess tactical and Strategic procurement ability
• Experience in the purchasing of chemicals or raw materials is essential
• Experience of working ideally within oil & gas, or the chemical or Raw Materials industry