Procurement Analyst

Gowan Company; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Responsible for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting market data to inform strategic sourcing decisions, identify cost-saving opportunities, and mitigate risks in the supply chain related to crop protection active ingredients. Previous experience on sourcing market intel and data from the Chinese and Indian markets is a must. Experience in the crop protection industry with a basic understanding of the regulatory framework would be advantageous.

This position reports to: Global Head of Procurement

Role Responsibilities:

• Market Analysis: Conduct thorough research on industry trends, competitor activities, and supplier capabilities related to crop protection active ingredients (AIs) globally.
• Data Collection: Assess global data sources for crop protection chemicals as well as related intermediates and raw materials from various sources, including industry reports, databases, and market surveys.
• Reporting: Develop and maintain market intelligence reports and dashboards, as well as a historical price database of relevant input materials and generic AIs.
• Supplier Capability: Assess and evaluate suppliers based on external market intelligence combined with internal metrics to support procurement strategies.
• Cost Analysis: Analyze cost structures on critical AIs in conjunction with Procurement Managers to enable cost optimization to ensure competitiveness.
• Risk Identification: Stay abreast of market developments of competing molecules/generic entrants to provide advanced warning to the business allowing time to develop strategies.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with procurement teams and other stakeholders to ensure data supports business objectives.
• Networking: Establish a trusted knowledge network within the agrochemical industry specifically and the synthetic organic chemicals sector generally.
• Collaboration: Work with other Gowan teams in adjacent areas related to the objectives of the Procurement Group.

Education:

• Required education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Certifications: Professional certifications in procurement or market intelligence.
• Training: Statistical analysis methods (preferred).

Experience / Skills / Abilities:

• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze data, identify trends, and draw conclusions, incorporating statistical methods where applicable.
• Critical Thinking Skills: Ability to evaluate complex situations, foresee potential challenges, and devise strategic solutions.
• Research Skills: Ability to gather and synthesize information from various sources.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present key information summaries and conclusions to an audience with a wide range of backgrounds and experience.
• Industry Knowledge: A solid understanding of the crop protection business, with particular emphasis on active ingredient procurement.
• Experience: Substantial experience in procurement or market research, including import/export analysis.
• Experience: Substantial experience in market research in China and/or India is required.
• Computer Skills: Skilled in the use of Microsoft products, including Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, Teams, etc.
• Design and develop interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI or other data processing software to visualize key business metrics and trends.
• Language: Fluency in English is required; fluency in Mandarin is desirable.
• Time in Role: At least five years’ experience in Procurement Analysis.

Job Expectations / Working Conditions:

• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with a range of internal stakeholders.
• Attention to detail, sense of urgency, work ethic, and teamwork.
• Ability to adapt in a continuously changing environment.
• Willingness to travel as needed to meet suppliers and attend industry events.
• One primary requirement is working in the office five days a week.