Senior Global Procurement Strategist & Sourcing Analytics

G-Afton Chemical, LTD; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

G-Afton Chemical, LTD in Bracknell, United Kingdom seeks a procurement professional to develop and manage supplier relationships, negotiate and maintain price and supply terms, and implement contracts in collaboration with Planning and Logistics.

The role focuses on market understanding for raw materials, monitoring quality via internal systems, and working with cross-functional teams to ensure continuity, cost visibility, and strategic sourcing across regional and global initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supplier relationships to negotiate and maintain price and supply conditions ensuring commercial terms are optimized and contracts implemented.
• SAP pricing, material transfers and forecasting data are maintained in alignment with Planning and Logistics team.
• Understand the raw materials market and identify factors influencing availability and pricing to anticipate changes and communicate them effectively.
• Support qualification of new suppliers, contract manufacturers and toll manufacturers, including site visits to assess standards.
• Prepare and communicate long term sourcing strategies to support the Long Range Plan (LRP) regionally and globally.
• Develop and maintain forecasts (volume and price) for use with suppliers and internal planning.
• Monitor quality and consistency of materials and services via the Spec Manager and VNCS, recording issues and resolutions.
• Collaborate with regional and global procurement teams to maximise strategic purchasing and supply network optimization.
• Ensure business continuity through MoC tracking and governance via Accolade platform.
• Consult with Business Group, R&D, Manufacturing to provide information on competitive challenges, pricing initiatives and quality/service issues with robust data analytics.

Job description

G-Afton Chemical, LTD in Bracknell, United Kingdom seeks a procurement professional to develop and manage supplier relationships, negotiate and maintain price and supply terms, and implement contracts in collaboration with Planning and Logistics.

The role focuses on market understanding for raw materials, monitoring quality via internal systems, and working with cross-functional teams to ensure continuity, cost visibility, and strategic sourcing across regional and global initiatives.