Sr. Catagory Specialist - Chemicals
Purchasing Agent for the procurement of all the chemical raws used in the ingredients of the approved formulas for the production of finished products. The approved list of chemical raws consists of over 1,500 various raw material items purchased from a source of supply of over 150 suppliers. Responsibilities include working with R&D for the qualification of all the chemical raws purchased from external supply sources that can meet the leadtimes set for the production of finished products. As the primary point of contact to all external suppliers, the Purchasing Agent's role would include job functions such as Supplier Negotiations, Formal Pricing with Firm Duration Dates, T&Cs, Leadtimes, RFP/RFI Formal Bid Process, Cost Factors, Delivery of Material, etc. as reflected in all of the purchase order agreements issued to the awarded suppliers.