Sourcing and Purchasing Coordinator

Sourcing and Purchasing Coordinator

Croda is a FTSE100 organisation where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create ‘our Purpose, Smart science to improve lives™’. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.

We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability, collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda, you will be part of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.

As we deliver our ambitious 2030 Growth Strategy, we’re looking for a Sourcing and Purchasing Coordinator.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Croda is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator responsible for ensuring that all externally sourced raw materials, packaging and consumables are ordered and received into Croda’s sites in a prompt and timely manner to support production requirements, while also minimizing working capital and costs. Perform all duties within the Company’s safety, health & environmental regulations. All other duties as assigned by management.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  MATERIAL SCHEDULING AND PROCUREMENT: 65%
  Plan and Schedule material purchase orders using the SAP stock requirements lists generated from MRP.Coordinate the work with the site production planners and supply chain managers.
  Work closely with procurement managers to understand supply strategy, which vendors to order from and at which terms, while providing short-term demand outlook and recommendations for safety stock levels.Inform managers of any gaps in coverage.
  Ensure that raw materials, packaging, and consumables are ordered and arrive as needed, taking lead times, safety stocks, and logistical constraints on site into consideration.
  Coordinate deliveries of carriers, rail cars and trucks to meet plant schedules.Role requires a significant amount of discussion and negotiation with suppliers and carriers to ensure delivery times are met and any variances on delivery dates are maintained within SAP and related plant scheduling systems.
  Order consumable materials as needed for the site.
  Ensure materials meet all applicable Croda purchase and regulatory specifications.
  Assist with set up of new materials in SAP, obtain documents from suppliers and leading inSPIRE qualification requests as assigned.
  
  VENDOR ACTIVITIES: 25%
  Place orders directly with vendors, confirming commercial terms as negotiated by managers and delivery as needed by production.Follow up frequently required with vendor as production schedules change.
  Communicate routinely with vendors and negotiate pricing and delivery terms with non-centrally managed raw materials. Excellent planning and organizational skills are required as products and services are sourced globally with a large number of suppliers on different INCOTERMS.This can range from US based suppliers with short lead times and delivered pricing, to overseas based suppliers in Europe and Asia where lead times can be several months.Coordinating deliveries with this complexity needs strong attention to detail.
  Raise supplier complaints and follow through to obtain complaint root cause and corrective action response and ensure appropriate actions are taken to improve supplier performance.
  Resolve any invoice issues.
  OTHER DUTIES: 10%
  
  Manage and maintain a number of internal processes including the following: Vendor Performance Evaluation System, Regulatory Certification, and all Site Purchasing Procedures (such as those needed to maintain company ISO and ACC certifications.
  Ensure all SAP master data is maintained including prices, lead times, delivery times, supplier approvals, source lists and purchasing specifications as required.
  
  Provide back-up for department members as need, and complete training as required.

EDUCATION & TRAINING: BS or BA Degree is required, a degree in Supply Chain or Business as well as purchasing certifications a plus.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of UCC law and SAP highly preferred.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficiency in MS Office.
Knowledge of SAP is preferred.
Proficient typing skills.
OTHER SKILLS:
Individuals must have good communication skills, work well in a team, have excellent planning and organization skills, good work accuracy and have excellent attention to detail.
An ability to communicate with and influence a wide range of contacts both internally and externally is beneficial.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Able to sit, walk, or stand for a minimum of 8 hours per day.

Additional Information

This is a site based role at out Mill Hall PA location.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email candidate@croda.com.

Why Croda?

At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.

Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.