Imagine yourself…
* doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you.
* collaborating with a vibrant, diverse, global team.
* joining a company with a proven track record of success and an exciting future.
it’s possible with a role at chemtreat.
chemtreat, a veralto company, is the nation’s largest and fastest-growing specialty chemical company dedicated solely to industrial water treatment. We understand and respect the awe-inspiring power of water to impact industries, and to sustain and enhance lives. Our 2,000 associates across north and south america maximize this power for our customers—from power producers to food and beverage companies to the automotive industry—helping them grow their businesses while protecting people and the environment.
when you join the chemtreat team and the broader veralto network, you’ll have the chance to shape the future of our planet and the future of your career. You’ll have opportunities to build new skills and invest in your development, all while doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world’s vital water resources.
reporting to the global category manager, the procurement agent is responsible for procurement of chemicals in country that are regionally/locally sourced and will support global category managers in executing on the global sourcing strategies of globally negotiated items.
this position is located in mexico city and will be onsite (with some flexibility).
key responsibilities:
* develop and execute sourcing strategies to meet goals in cost, quality, delivery, lead time, inventory, and risk mitigation.
* lead supplier negotiations on pricing, contract terms, and assurance of supply, preparing documentation and agreements as needed.
* manage vendor relationships and systems, including vendor setup, product updates, and master data maintenance in the erp system.
* create and implement category management plans, aligning with global strategies, including supplier evaluations and spend analysis.
* monitor and improve supplier performance, resolving quality and delivery issues while identifying alternate sources to reduce risk.
* collaborate cross-functionally with global category managers, sales, r&d, and supply chain to align sourcing with business objectives.
* analyze market trends and build cost models to forecast pricing, identify savings opportunities, and support competitive positioning.
essential requirements:
* bachelor’s degree.
* 3–5 years of experience in raw material procurement, demand planning, or related field.
* minimum 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing or category management, preferably in the chemical industry.
* intermediate to advanced english proficiency.
preferred qualifications:
* experience with global sourcing.
* background or strong understanding of chemical engineering.
* mba or advanced business degree preferred.
chemtreat is proud to be a part of the water quality segment of veralto (nyse: vlto), a $5b global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods.
at veralto, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
if you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out.
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