Job Summary
The Assistant Sourcing Manager has responsibility for the development and maintenance of strategic initiatives through the establishment of supplier specifications, measuring conformance and identifying process improvement opportunities. This position will directly manage one or more raw material categories.
Specific responsibilities include:
61 Supplier negotiations and drives strategic discussions with key vendors
61 Articulates sourcing strategies to key business leaders and stakeholders to ensure alignment and creative value integration with business units
61 Identification of cost savings opportunities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
61 Leads negotiations and concludes deals within area of responsibility. Work with supplier base to continually identify process improvements and cost reduction opportunities.
61 Conducts market research and proactively finds new suppliers and alternative raw materials.
61 Monitor and analyze market development and supply availability. Forecasts prices of strategic products
61 Communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding sourcing activities and market status. Integrate strategic procurement activities with business unit representatives where required.
61 Facilitate supplier selection and contribute to negotiate global contracts for key Avient and business-unit initiatives.
61 Assist Sourcing Managers managing SAP, Ariba and other sourcing systems.
61 Must be able to make logical and sound decisions working in a fast-paced office environment.
61 Flexible on business trip
Critical Skills
61 Strategic Sourcing - Ability to implement global sourcing strategies to optimize procurement and achieve cost savings. This includes conducting market research, finding new suppliers, and negotiating favorable contracts.
61 Supply Chain Management - Expertise in managing all aspects from logistics to inventory management, to ensure efficient and reliable delivery of materials and services.
61 Supplier Relationship Management - Strong skills in identifying, evaluating, and partnering with qualified suppliers that meet legal and company requirements. This includes monitoring supplier performance and driving continuous improvement.
61 Negotiation - Highly developed negotiation abilities to secure the best deals and terms with international suppliers.
61 Data Analysis - Proficiency in analyzing procurement data and metrics to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize sourcing processes.
61 Project Management - Capability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to execute global sourcing initiatives and drive process improvements.
61 Communication - Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers across different cultures and time zones.
61 Problem-Solving - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address supply chain challenges and mitigate risks.
Qualifications
61 Education: Bachelors holder in Supply Chain or Chemical related disciplines
61 Experience: at least 4-year experience in Purchasing in Chemical industry with Process Improvement background and develops Problem Solving Techniques
61 Able to work under pressure and dare to take challenges
61 Willing to work on a team and self motivated
61 Skilled at Project Management with Negotiation and Analytical skills
61 Good command of English in both oral and written
61 SAP system skill is preferred
Competencies
61 COMMUNICATES EFFECTIVELY – Skilled. Is effective in a variety of communication settings.
61 ACTION ORIENTED – Skilled. Quickly and decisively takes action in fast-changing, unpredictable situations.
61 CUSTOMER FOCUS– Skilled. Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Who We Are
Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:
61 Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber64, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
61 Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
61 Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
61 Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
Why Avient
Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.
At Avient, we believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.
Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, ***, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.