.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 & RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop and implement sourcing strategies to ensure supplier quality, delivery, cost, lead time, inventory, service level, and risk mitigation goals are metLead negotiations with suppliers to achieve identified sourcing strategiesPlan and perform negotiations with suppliers for assurance of supply, contract terms, and pricingPrepare contract agreements and other documentations as neededExecute on projects that will achieve year over year price savings within the managed categoryResponsible 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 technologiesDevelop and deliver clear category management plans, fully aligned with Global Category ManagersDevelop 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 issuesCommunicate and collaborate with Global Category Managers to identify in-country sources of supply for cost reduction, risk mitigation and supply assuranceConduct commodity specific competitor and industry analysis to identify cost, material selection, manufacturing techniques and materials sourcing to improve the company's competitive positionStay informed of changing environmental, social responsibility and diversity standards, regulations, & lawsCoordinate the efforts of cross-functional groups to improve Quality, Delivery, and ProductivityExplore and develop alternate sources of supply to reduce risk and increase competitionLead the analysis of relevant markets and provide insight from that analysis to internal and external customersPlay an active role in resolving critical quality and delivery issues with suppliers; comprehensive ownershipof supplier performance.Build cost models for price forecasting and to secure better than market pricingSUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIESPrepare monthly/quarterly reports and pull data for weekly management reviewsCommunicate and collaborate with Sales, Product Management, Product Technology, Corporate Services, R&D, Logistics, and Supply ChainAct as focal point and communicate actual and potential material availability problems, and lead activities to mitigate disruptions and other supply risk