Wego Chemical Group is a global distributor and sourcing partner of chemicals and ingredients. We are an established player in the global specialty chemical markets, providing end-use manufacturers across industries in North America, LATAM, & EMEA with end-to-end supply chain solutions from across the globe. Our team has been operating for over 45 years, serving customers in over 25 countries, with 200+ professionals in 9 offices strategically located across 4 continents. Proudly family-owned and operated, Wego is led by two generations of leadership who bring passion, vision, and a long-term commitment to our partners' success.

Job Summary

Manage up to $80MM portfolio spending Procurement to Pay operation. This includes, but is not limited to, executing the sourcing strategies, tactical plan, and transactional operation to meet the overall sourcing objectives of service, quality, and achieving the lowest total delivered costs through operational excellence.

The sourcing coordinator follow the strategic plans and guidelines of the respective sourcing manager and sourcing leadership; implement measurements and KPIs to track continuous improvement opportunities and initiatives.

Responsibilities

·       Accountable for smooth Procurement to Pay operation

a.          Communicate, align, and coordinate with internal stakeholders (Sourcing Manager, Commercial Organization (GPMs, sales, product operations procurement, ocean team) and supplier.

b.         Ensure PO and shipping documents are correct, acknowledged, released and shipped in a timely manner

c.          Claims (product quality, package, shipping etc.) follow up, route cause identification, and corrective actions implementation

d.         Periodical Supplier Risk Assessment and Supplier performance measurement

·       New supplier and new product development, registration, and execution

·       Coordinate with related parties and deploy operational KPIs to ensure operations on track and continuous improvement

·       Monitor throughput costs and continuously seek optimization opportunities.

·       Independently or together with Sourcing manager, search market and respond to commercial organization new product/supplier need proficiently

·       Proactively propose new supplier or product business opportunities to commercial organization to drive growth.

·       Support the sourcing organization transformation goals: TCO savings, working capital, service (lead-time reduction), quality, innovation, improved processes, etc.

Key Qualifications

·       2+ years practical hands-on experience in handling Procurement to Pay operation

·       2+ years of procurement experience in Chemical, Pharm, or Food ingredients industry,

·       Experience in developing new supplier/product preferred

·       Good understanding and practical skills in the supply chain, including practical international trade operations, import and export clearance, shipping, logistics, and scheduling

·       Solid knowledge on TCO (Total Cost Ownership) analysis, solid analytical skills

·       Continuous improvement mindset, being proactive in addressing issues, and seeking structural solution

·       Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and knowledge of ERP software

·       Process driven and system-oriented thinking

·       Proficient in both written and spoken English

·       CPIM, CPM or CPSM certified, preferred