Contract Specialist

Contract Specialist

Croda is a FTSE100 organization 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 6,000 employees globally, we specialize in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.

We are passionate and excited about how we can shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. As our business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a Contract Specialist to join our Atlas Point team.

This role will help drive the lowest total cost of acquisition for a specific portfolio of materials and / or services in the Indirect Procurement group through Purchase Order placement as well as the negotiation, implementation, administration, and renewal of contracts with a wide variety of suppliers as well as handling the tactical execution of work against those contracts. Reporting to the Regional Indirect Procurement Manager, this role will be primarily responsible for work at our New Castle, Delaware site but will frequently interact with other sites and individuals across the region. Perform all duties within the Company's safety, health & environmental regulations. All other duties as assigned by management.

What You'll Be Doing:

Supplier Relationship & Contract Management

• Draft, review, negotiate, administer, and audit contracts for a wide variety of indirect categories including Maintenance Repair & Operations (MRO), Professional and Consulting Services, Facilities management, Logistics, Industrial gases, utilities, commodities, and more.

• Lead contract negotiations to ensure favorable commercial terms, pricing, risk mitigation, and service levels.


• Interact with internal stakeholders, legal, finance, and others to ensure alignment in goals, execution of work, and adherence to company policy and best practices.

• Develop new or alternative sources of supply in areas with a single sourced supplier and / or underperforming current supplier mix.

Tactical Procurement

• Utilize SAP to create Purchase Orders, ensure invoices are paid appropriately, and ensure master data is updated including appropriate prices, lead time, delivery terms, payment terms, specifications, etc.

• Develop technical understanding of a wide range of services and products purchased to improve ability to educate internal stakeholders as to available solutions, market pricing & trends, etc.

• Support supplier selection activities by executing RFPs, RFQs, and bid evaluations.

• Actively solve problems from suppliers or internal stakeholders through understanding internal needs, supplier needs, the origin of the problem, and utilizing problem solving techniques to create and implement effective solutions.

• Make decisions related to day-to-day departmental operations.


• Identify cost savings and risk reduction opportunities within indirect spending categories.

Process Improvement, Data Integrity, and Reporting

• Develop and implement Procurement process and supply chain improvement activities to improve responsiveness, value, and optimize overall costs. Discuss supply solutions available with Production, Maintenance, and other internal stakeholders to support optimal problem solving.

• Resolve systemic issues by providing short, medium, and long-term solutions.


• Create and maintain contract templates and standard terms and conditions.

• Maintain accurate contract records in procurement systems.

• Create annual spending reports to drive improved understanding of spending and identify opportunities for improvements.

Safety


• Be an advocate for a world class safety-first culture.


• Participate and help drive all safety initiatives at the site.

• Administer site services supplier quality and safety review process (ISNet) to ensure suppliers with a history of safety are given priority, and suppliers with a history of safety risks are appropriately managed.

• Improve Safety of Manufacturing Operation through observation and recommendation to management.


Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or other related field with 4+ years of related experience OR 8+ years of related experience


• ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

• Fluent in English

• Ability to communicate effectively and influence a wide range of contacts both internally and externally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Procurement and Purchase Order placement experience in SAP

• Experience drafting, negotiating, implementing, administering, or auditing contracts with suppliers in a wide variety of business models.

• Understanding of commercial and / or legal contract terms, and ability to review contracts and current business situation to translate the liabilities, obligations, and opportunities of supplier and customer

• Ability to make and implement appropriate business decisions.

• Knowledge or experience with general Procurement practices, Indirect Procurement for a manufacturer, the chemical industry, local supply base in Factory's surrounding area.


• Excellent ethics planning, organizational, negotiation, commercial acumen, and communication skills.


What We Offer:

Join a global organization with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.


The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, available immediately.

• Generous PTO

• 401K Match

• Wellness Reimbursement

• Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Company paid and voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Short- and long-term disability

• Paid Holidays

And more!

Additional Information

This position is located at our New Castle, Delaware site but will frequently interact with other manufacturing sites and individuals across the region.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io.

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 based on 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.

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