JOB SUMMARY:The Supply Chain Partner will oversee relationships with toll blending suppliers across the U.S. while also supporting broader procurement needs for chemical products and services from third-party vendors. This role is responsible for managing tolling partnerships, coordinating production through external manufacturers, obtaining competitive quotes, and ensuring quality, compliance, and cost-effectiveness across vendor relationships.
EDUCATION:Required: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Chemical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
EXPERIENCE:Required: 5+ years of experience in supplier management, toll manufacturing, procurement or chemical operations.
POSITION REQUIREMENT(S): Specialized Skills/License/CertificationRequired:- Skilled in negotiation, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Proficiency with ERP systems (Sage X3, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Ability to travel domestically up to 10%
Preferred:- Experience with hazardous materials handling
- Strong understanding of chemical blending, quality systems, and regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, DOT).
- Prior chemical contract manufacturing or toll blending experience.
CORE COMPETENCIES (Essential Job Functions)- Serve as the primary point of contact for all toll blending suppliers nationwide.
- Monitor supplier performance, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Audit and assess tolling partners to confirm capability and adherence to standards.
- Resolve service, quality, or delivery issues with external manufacturers.
- Assist with monitoring and reconciling on-hand inventory at toll blending facilities, investigating discrepancies, and coordinating corrective actions with suppliers and internal teams.
- Source and obtain quotes for products, packaging, and raw materials from external suppliers.
- Compare pricing, lead times, and terms to support Procurement and Sales decision-making.
- Negotiate pricing and contract terms with new and existing vendors.
- Maintain vendor records and track supplier performance.
- Partner with Procurement, Sales, Customer Care, and Operations teams to align vendor and tolling strategies with business needs.
- Serves as a backup resource for the Purchasing team during periods of high volume, absences, or vacations, including manual entry of purchase orders in Sage X3 as needed.
- Provide visibility to stakeholders on cost, lead time, and vendor capacity.
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