DescriptionSherwinWilliams founded in1866is a global leader in paints and coatings industry with $18 billion in sales and 140 manufacturing distribution centers worldwide. We employ over 60000 people across all regions embracing and celebrating our diversity.Our people are behind the strength of our success. When you embark on acareeratSherwinWilliams we invest and support you inlifecareerconnection.
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The role is to provide aproactive and costeffective service to ensure a continuous supply of raw materials at a value and quality that meets or exceeds the various Divisions and business objectives.
Responsibilities- Building reliable and stable relationship with suppliers as a preferred and trusted business partners and ensuring an uninterrupted supply of quality goods at optimum cost
- Managing the portfolio of alkyd resins raw materials for alkyd and polyester resins and nitrocellulose (spend of 26M EUR) cooperating with 20 production facilities across Europe
- Analyzing and comparing potential and current suppliers and performance; evaluating and recommending new or ongoing relationships
- Negotiating with suppliers
- Performing a variety of complex special projects which may include switching materials new formula introductions new material introductions
- Tracking sustainable business results including supply assurance cost quality service and innovation which are required to meet SherwinWilliams needs
Qualifications- At least two years of professional direct or indirect sourcing experience having awareness of largescale and complex Direct sourcing programs a solid understanding of procurement best practices and a track record of success with direct materials
- Demonstrated strong selfinitiative sense of urgency and customer relationship building skills
- Experience of working with crossfunctional/crosscultural teams
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint)
- Excellent English communication skills both written and spoken.
Our offer
- Work life balance hybrid and flexible working schedule
- Competitive compensation program and sales incentive bonus
- Career growth opportunities in a truly international environment
- Innovation leaders in the protective coatings industry
- Sherwin Academy offers continuous training programs for all seniority levels
- Attractive wellbeing mental health actively working employee resource groups
Please note thatSherwin Williams is unableto respond to any enquiriesaccept CVsor applications from RecruitmentAgencies.
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