Procurement Specialist
4 days ago
Afton Chemical Corporation, part of the NewMarket Corporation family of companies, is seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist to ensure uninterrupted, cost-effective supply of raw materials. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in related roles, with a strong understanding of procurement and negotiation skills.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement long-term sourcing strategies to ensure raw material availability and economics.
- Define and implement procurement strategies at a global level for specific raw materials.
- Monitor market changes and ensure that market conditions are anticipated, managed, and communicated.
- Negotiate with suppliers for price and supply conditions, ensuring commercial terms are optimized.
- Monitor quality and consistency of raw materials and investigate and resolve quality issues quickly and effectively with suppliers.
- Develop and maintain forecasts for use with suppliers and for communication within Afton.
- Develop and manage supplier relationships, aligning suppliers with key business objectives.
- Collaborate with procurement team members to identify synergies and ensure maximization of strategic procurement initiatives.
Education & Experience Minimums:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Math, Chemistry, or related field.
- Demonstrated strategic planning, negotiation, influencing, and business acumen skills acquired through 7 or more years of experience in related roles with increasing levels of responsibility.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of procurement, typically acquired through 5 or more years of procurement experience.
- Applied experience using tools and technologies to efficiently and effectively perform detailed business analytics and communications.
Working at Afton
Afton is a diverse, global family of individuals who share a passion for developing innovative solutions. We build our professional relationships on respect, integrity, and a commitment to safety and quality.
Benefits / Compensation
We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages that reflect our commitment to our employees. Our employees are our most treasured asset, and we have dedicated resources that allow us to reward our employees for their commitment on an ongoing basis.
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