Your Role 

• Procure materials, components and services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Support Procurement function and other relevant departments by communicating and monitoring any supply problems potential to business risks and impact to supply chain operations.
• Act as an interface between vendors and other relevant departments on Procure to Pay (P2P) process including new projects/ activities.
• Develop/ execute product category/ commodity strategies by undertaking market analysis and research.
• Monitor market trends and supply including making use of market intelligence for sourcing or procurement management.
• Work closely with others in Procurement and relevant departments to review and execute opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Negotiate contracts, improve process, terms, and conditions with vendors and initiate opportunities for cost savings by procurement negotiation, standard tools, or best practices.
• Collate Request for Quotation (RFQ) responses and complete cost comparison.
• Coordinate with Planning team on purchasing volume, execute Procure to Pay (P2P) process and update information in SAP system.
• Negotiate price and volume to maximize the company’s profit. Ensure contractual and procurement policies of the authorized vendors are followed.  
• Work closely with Planning team to prevent slow moving, obsolescence and ensure optimum stock level.
• Coordinate with vendor to ensure that all shipping schedule and documents are received on time as specified for Customs clearance process.
• Coordinate with relevant parties (e.g. Warehouse, Accounting, Regulatory Affairs, and Business Units) to support inbound activities.
• Request information for new material and new vendor code creation by coordinating with relevant parties.
• Report and maintain information on vendor non-conformance and quality problems in conjunction with company quality standards and Job 7 requirements.
• Ensure that all business activities are proceeded according to the working instructions as specified in the Integrated Management System.
• Ensure new products and new vendors are introduced to Brenntag through satisfying the minimum QHSE and ‘Product Stewardship’ procedure including financial requirement review with all related parties prior to being purchased.
• Work closely with Planning team on the right purchase decision through synchronization of purchases and inventories with sales and customer demand to deliver desired service level while optimizing working capital targets.
• Assess and evaluate vendors and contribute to performance review to ensure contract compliance.
• Coach or mentor Procurement team to enhance career and professional development when assigned.
• Undertake other duties as may be assigned by the superiors.

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

Brenntag TA Team