Procurement Specialist

Synthomer is an innovative and differentiated global leader in sustainable polymer solutions. The Group is one of the world’s foremost suppliers of water based polymers and has leadership positions in many markets. Our polymers help customers create innovative new products and enhance the performance of existing products in key industries such as coatings, construction, adhesives, textiles, paper and nitrile medical gloves.

With the acquisition of Eastman Adhesive Resins in 2022 and Omnova Solutions in 2020, Synthomer grew its global manufacturing network, expanded its product portfolio and boosted its geographical presence, allowing it to better serve over 6000 customers around the world. Synthomer has its operational headquarters in London, UK, and provides customer-focused services from regional centres in Harlow, UK; Marl, Germany; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Beachwood, Ohio, USA. It employs more than 5000 employees across over 40 sites and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Purpose Of The Job

Primary responsibility is to to ensure the procurement of strategic raw materials and indirect goods/services needed for Synthomer’s manufacturing sites. Your role involves sourcing, negotiating and purchasing raw materials & indirect products/services from suppliers, while considering factors such as cost, quality and site specific requirements in accordance with Synthomer policies and guidelines.

Main Accountabilities

• To develop and implement category strategies to create value, reduce cost, working capital, manage risk
• Identify opportunities to create value in the Middle East manufacturing sites in terms of sourcing worldwide
• Support the development and implementation of procurement strategies in line with Synthomer’s delegation of authority
• Manage the contracting, spot purchases and processes according to the procurement and finance policies (e.g. delegation of financial authorities) under the agreement of the Head of Procurement, Strategic Raw Materials
• To lower risk in the supply chain through innovative supply strategies and risk management control/monitoring
• To keep informed on market developments, pricing and engage with business unit to ensure that well-informed business decisions are made
• Work across the Group’s Direct & Indirect teams globally to influence and leverage optimum outcomes for the Company
• Effective management of supplier relationships consistent with company strategy and in compliance with ethics policy
• Support the development strategies in order to achieve sustainability goals to lower overall carbon footprint via sourcing projects for raw materials/indirect products/services - Support the Head of Procurement in developing/maintaining purchasing tools, toolbox, reportings (including KPIs)
• Liaising cross-functionally with the site teams and AP teams e.g. operations, finance, QSHE
• Support the supply chain / trading operations / site teams with performance issues / complaints
• Support for the business integrated planning processes
• Provide cover as appropriate to other procurement manager team members
• Be an integral part of the Procurement team working with stakeholders globally to promote the function and develop standard processes and governance Demonstrate Synthomer Core Values internally & externally in all business activities.
  
  

SHE Objectives

• Strict adherence and compliance towards Synthomer’s Safety, Health & Environment Policy, Procedures, & specific rules & regulations applicable to the area of activity at all time
• Strict adherence to Synthomer’s Code of Conduct
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Bachelor degree (business related)
• Minimum 3-5 years in Procurement experience (basic chemical/petrochemicals raw material procurement preferred)
• Experience in process optimization and project management
• Excellent communication & presentations skills, negotiation, work ethics, numerate with strong analytical skills & ability to present data, commercial acumen. Organise with structural approach & strong (intercultural) skills
• Ability to liaise with senior stakeholders and suppliers
• Excellent presentation skills and self-confident in presenting in front of stakeholders at all managerial levels
• Proven planning and organizational skills with a strong eye on detail and accuracy
• Knowledge – MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, S4Hana, Ariba (e-sourcing), SpendScape Language – English (fluent), other language such as Arabic skills advantageous
• Ability to travel (25-50% of the time) in Middle East, Asia, Europe
  
  

Why Synthomer?

We are ambitious!

We have grown significantly – both organically and inorganically. We are a FTSE 250 listed company, 22% of our revenue comes from newly commercialized products, and we’re recognized in the top-quartile for chemicals manufacturing safety.

We believe in high challenge, high support!

We are keen to let you contribute in real roles from day 1. We expect a lot, but offer a lot, too. This includes onboarding, induction and learning events, networking opportunities, mentoring and personal development planning. So, be up for an inspiring long-term career adventure.

We personalize our approach to development!

At Synthomer, you won't find generic career tracks or development programs but rather a one-size-fits-one approach to employee development. We'll partner with you to ensure you have the right experiences that build your capabilities and accelerate your career growth.