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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 ownershipof supplier performance