ASSISTANT ACHETEUR MATIERES PREMIERES POUR LA PARFUMERIE (H/F)

Job description

SOZIO, affiliate of the French family-owned group of specialty chemicals PROXIS, continues its growth and reinforces its position as a leader in the field of perfumed compositions.
SOZIO : a worldwide presence with 4 creative centers, 4 production facilites, 9 trade offices in Europe, North and Latin America and Asia.
Job title: Assistant Purchasing Manager Sozio Inc
Reports to : Purchasing manager
Essential Job Functions , Assistant Purchasing Manager
- Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production, and distribution capabilities.
- Analyze all the indicators of the purchasing department on a regular basis. Redefining, adapting, minimum inventory, quantities of replenishment ... depending on the strategic and economic issues
- Having an olfactive knowledge of synthetic and especially natural raw materials would be a plus
- Authorize payment of invoices or return of merchandise and Work closely with suppliers to obtain and develop desired products.
- Arrange local inbound transportation, negotiate/confirm freight costs for final delivery of goods and coordinate with local importing/ exporting broker/ agent as required for goods delivery/ receipt.
- Work with the freight forwarder to make ocean bookings, oversee all export documentation, and work with affected parties to resolve shipment issues.
- Create and regularly generate purchasing reports; Price Trend Report, Price Lists and Material Shortage, On Time Delivery
- Discuss defective or unacceptable new goods or services with users, vendors and others to determine cause of problem and take corrective and preventative action.
- Manage vendor relationships and assist in building effective partnerships.
- Use purchasing metrics to develop suppliers and maintain proper inventory levels.
- Works with sales and service to accurately develop purchasing forecast for long term contracts and sales incentive programs.
- Support new product development projects.
- Forecast upcoming demand, track status of on-going purchasing activities, Issuing bid packages to Vendors, manage storage and inventory.
- System Entry for RFQ and Purchase Orders.
- Track and report supplier responsiveness on RFQs and other KPIs as needed.
Required Skills, Experience and Education
- Minimum 6 months Procurement/ purchasing raw material experience is a plus through internships or work experience
- Good knowledge of perfumery raw materials prefered
- Manufacturing plant environment experience preferred.
- International sourcing experience preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of supply chain, strategic sourcing, negotiations and contracting concepts.
- Any work experience with international manufacturer will be a plus.
- Supplier Development and Negotiations Skills.
- Ability to work both independently and on cross-functional teams.
- Commodity Management, Contract management, Project Management.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- MS Office: Excel, Word, PPT.
Diplomas
Master of Perfumery school ( Isipca, Montpellier, Le Havre or similar )
Bachelor in Chemistry
Language
French and English
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