Supply Chain Specialist

Location: Remote – Preferably France, but the Netherlands and Belgium will be considered.

Office Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southern France

Accountable to: Chief Operating Officer

Languages: French & English

The company provides sustainable alternatives to traditional petrochemical-based chemistry in the form of bio-based compounds and derivatives to be used in a variety of applications for different industries including industrial or consumer care, agrochemicals, personal and home care, paint & coating, and cosmetics, among others.

Overview of the role:

• Develop, implement and maintain procurement and supply chain strategies
• Plans and coordinates purchasing of raw materials, products, services and investments to secure and optimize the CAPEX, the operating expenses and the COGS (Cost Of Good Sold) of the Company in line with the budget and standards defined,
• Develops and runs necessary business infrastructures to make sure to achieve a smooth and efficient supply chain.

Responsibilities:

• Supply chain management
• Design, implement and/or optimize supply chain strategies that are aligned with organisations goals.
• Oversee the logistics and transportation of goods from suppliers to customers ensuring efficiency and timely delivery.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to guarantee smooth operations.
• Monitor supply chain performance and report to key stakeholders all relevant performance indicators.
• Closely monitor inventory levels, demand forecasts and production schedules to maintain optimal inventory levels, to minimizing OWC.
• Development and maintain master production plans/schedule in line with forecasts and planning.
• Train and guide supply chain team, ensuring effective execution of defined processes and roles.
• Continuously seek cost effective solutions for supply chain processes, including data analysis and technology integration into the supply chain.
• Establish and maintain successful relationships with supply chain vendors, customers, and business partners.
• Ensure compliance with supply chain regulations and procedures.

Procurement management:

• Design, implement and/or optimize procurement strategies that are aligned with organization´s goals.
• Identify, source, and acquire goods and services to secure best deals.
• Oversee the negotiation of supplier contracts, RFQ and bid processes.
• Manage supplier relationship and ensure supplier performance is monitored and a part of the procurement process.
• Act as a business partner for all the procurement and purchasing tasks in the organization.
• Continuously search for new alternative suppliers as to maximize value during sourcing.
• Oversee and train procurement and purchasing staff.
• Safeguard records are maintained and accurate.
• Continuously capture market information as to outline and share market trends and their impact to daily business.
• Plan policies and procedures for efficient, ethical, economical and productive purchasing of goods and services.
• Establish essential guidelines for approving purchase orders, set purchasing policies, manage inventory, budget for materials and continuously consider stock requirements, skills and account balances.
• Support in maintaining company budget and the streamlining of costs.
• Monitor procurement team performance and report to key stakeholders all relevant performance indicators.

Fulfill all deputizing duties requested by management.

At all times, ensure that the Company's image is one of professionalism and reliability.

Compliance with the company's internal regulations,

Interpersonal skills/Behavior skills:

• Ability to work as a business partner
• Thoroughness
• Ability to summarize
• Reactivity
• Anticipation and respect for deadlines
• Excellent leadership and management skills.