Chemical Procurement Associate
3 months ago
**Company Description** ABOUT LGC STANDARDS**:
To provide and be responsible for sourcing chemicals, selected consumables and negotiating pricing from suppliers in the most efficient way, while meeting our technical requirements. To ensure chemicals are available for re-sale and for manufacturing items in a timely manner.
**Key Accountabilities**
**Source & Negotiate for Chemicals & Selected Consumables**
- Source and negotiate chemicals for re-sale, inventory, starting material / raw material, and for ongoing projects in the most cost-effective manner based on price, quality, and lead-time
- Source and procure selected consumables
- Research and identify potential vendors for chemicals required
- Work with Procurement Administrator to ensure accuracy and timely creation of PO's
**Monitor Supplier Performance**
- Work with suppliers to improve the safety of chemical delivered to our facility
- Conduct evaluation and selection of the suppliers
- Communicate with the suppliers regarding reasons for rejection, and re-buy or re-source products when required
- Reinforce RC dedication for safe chemical transport via IATA (International Air Transport Association), including but not limited to, accurate name of chemical, declarations, packing, etc.
**Monitor Inventory Levels of Re-Sale Items**
- Analyze inventory level status reports (including purchase for re-sale) to ensure inventory is not depleted and replenished effectively
- Assess history and trends in decision-making process for above, reviewing inventory levels of back-ordered and lower stock items
**Support and drive Continuous Improvement (CI)**
- Identify improvement opportunities and participate in establishing the department’s performance metrics and CI programs
- Prepare and update assigned department SOPs, Work Instructions, and Task Instructions
Work Safely
- Abide by the guidelines prescribed by governing bodies and the TRC Environmental Health and Safety Committee.
**Perform Other Duties**
- Working with finance on resolving invoice discrepancies
- Working with Project Management in RFQs for construction and equipment related projects
- Perform other duties and complete additional projects as assigned
**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Chemistry, with knowledge of chemical structures and terminology preferred
- Demonstrated ability in chemical procurement preferred (3-5 years)
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal communication, and time management skills
- Task oriented self-starter that takes initiative to get things done
- Creativity and problem-solving skills
- Negotiation skills
- Planning and organizing
- Detail orientated
- Reliable and dependable with a good work ethic
- Works well within stipulated timelines and able to meet deadlines
- Previous experience with FileMaker, ERP is an asset
**Additional Information** ABOUT LGC**:
**Our values**
- ** PASSION**:
- ** CURIOSITY**:
- **INTEGRITY**:
- ** BRILLIANCE**:
- ** RESPECT**
Equal opportunities
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or parental status, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard these factors.
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