Senior Procurement Representative

Job Description

• Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Representative to join their procurement team.
• This role is responsible for managing indirect procurement activities, developing supplier relationships, executing sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, and driving cost-saving initiatives while ensuring security of supply.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in supplier performance management, procurement process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration within a chemical manufacturing environment.

Minimum Requirements

• 5–7 years' experience in procurement, sourcing, or purchasing.
• Experience procuring raw materials.
• Industry experience within the chemical manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, and strategic sourcing.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and procurement systems experience.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure high-quality indirect materials and services in line with business requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers while negotiating favourable commercial agreements.
• Execute sourcing strategies and cost-saving initiatives across assigned procurement categories.
• Manage supplier performance, service levels, and quality issues.
• Prepare purchase orders and ensure the timely delivery of procured materials.
• Monitor supplier contracts, maintain contract compliance, and manage contract renewals.
• Identify and approve alternative suppliers, materials, and sourcing opportunities.
• Analyse procurement data, monitor spend, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Support procurement risk management and ensure continuity of supply.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement requirements and specifications are met.
• Maintain accurate procurement reporting, savings tracking, and contract documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes and supplier performance