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Croda is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator responsible for ensuring that all externally sourced raw materials, packaging and consumables are ordered and received into Croda's sites in a prompt and timely manner to support production requirements, while also minimizing working capital and costs.   Perform all duties within the Company's safety health & environmental regulations.  All other duties as assigned by management.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: MATERIAL SCHEDULING AND PROCUREMENT:  65% Plan and Schedule material purchase orders using the SAP stock requirements lists generated from MR. Coordinate the work with the site production planners and supply chain managers. Work closely with procurement managers to understand supply strategy, which vendors to order from and at which terms, while providing short term demand outlook and recommendations for safety stock levels. Inform managers of any gaps in coverage. Ensure that raw materials, packaging, and consumables are ordered and arrive as needed, taking lead times, safety stocks, and logistical constraints on site into consideration. Coordinate deliveries of carriers, rail cars and trucks to meet plant schedules. Role requires a significant amount of discussion and negotiation with suppliers and carriers to ensure delivery times are met and any variances on delivery dates are maintained within SAP and related plant scheduling systems. Order consumable materials as needed for the site. Ensure materials meet all applicable Croda purchase and regulatory specifications. Assist with set up of new materials in SAP, obtain documents from suppliers and completing inSpire tasks as assigned. VENDOR ACTIVITIES:  25% Place orders directly with vendors, confirming commercial terms as negotiated by managers and delivery as needed by production. Follow up frequently required with vendor as production schedules change. Communicate routinely with vendors and negotiate pricing and delivery terms with non-centrally managed raw materials. Excellent planning and organizational skills are required as products and services are sourced globally with a large number of suppliers on different INCOTERMS. This can range from US based suppliers with short lead times and delivered pricing, to overseas based suppliers in Europe and Asia where lead times can be several months. Coordinating deliveries with this complexity needs strong attention to detail. Raise supplier complaints and follow through to obtain complaint root cause and corrective action response and ensure appropriate actions are taken to improve supplier performance. Resolve any invoice issues. OTHER DUTIES:  10% Manage and maintain a number of internal processes including the following: Vendor Performance Evaluation System, Regulatory Certification, and all Site Purchasing Procedures (such as those needed to maintain company ISO and ACC certifications.   Ensure all SAP master data is maintained including prices, lead times, delivery times, supplier approvals, source lists and purchasing specifications as required.  Provide back-up for department members as need, and complete training as required.

*QUALIFICATIONS * EDUCATION & TRAINING;  BS or BA Degree is required, a degree in Supply Chain or Business as well as purchasing certifications a plus. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:  Knowledge of UCC law and SAP highly preferred.

*SKILLS & ABILITIES *

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language. COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficiency in MS Office. Knowledge of SAP preferred. Proficient typing skills. OTHER SKILLS: Individual must have good communication skills, work well in a team, have excellent planning and organizatio skills, good work accuracy and have excellent attention to detail. An ability to communicate with and influence a wide range of contacts both internally and externally is beneficial. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Able to sit, walk, or stand for a minimum of 8 hours per day.

Application Information: 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 on the basis of 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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans.  This Organization Participates in E-Verify.

How to apply:  Interested and qualified candidates, please click on "Apply Now," then continue to the PA CareerLink® provided link for this company's careers page.  You are required to complete Croda's online application process.