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Job Description
- Source, evaluate, and purchase raw materials, chemicals, pigments, and other supplies required for paint manufacturing while considering quality, cost, and delivery timelines.
- Vendor Management: Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with suppliers and negotiate favorable terms and pricing agreements. Continuously evaluate supplier performance to ensure adherence to quality standards and delivery schedules.
- Monitor inventory levels of raw materials to prevent shortages or excess stock. Implement effective inventory control strategies to optimize stock levels and minimize carrying costs.
- Prepare and process purchase orders, contracts, and other necessary documentation. Ensure accuracy and completeness of all purchasing documents.
- Close co-operation with sales and Product Development regarding any changes in our product offer.
- Manage raw material inbound supply and ensure correct dates for arrivals.
- Complete various tasks in Odoo (order entry & update, price list updates, invoice & credit note handling, supplier & raw material information upkeep).
- Communicate daily with adhesive Suppliers about incoming orders.
- Handling packaging materials and ensuring correct dates for arrival with good communication with production and warehouse operations.
- Maintain ERP system and corresponding reports including the PO list and BOMs with all relevant details.
- Review and analyze regular procurement report to follow up on open orders, receipts and resolve issues. Track, report, and confirm estimated delivery dates.
Job Requirements
- bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or science
- previous experience in coatings from 5-6 years is highly important
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in local Procurement & Purchasing at a corporate with suppliers
- Strong understanding of Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Purchasing.
- Excellent presentation skills with a keen ability to negotiate with suppliers long term relationships and an ethical approach to business are essential.
- Good computer skills in particular outlook and Excel must be of a high standard.
- Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing and resource planning systems
- Strong communication skills in English are essential
