Plastics & Chemicals procurement trader

Longulf Trading; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Longulf Trading in Mumbai seeks an experienced sourcing professional to manage existing supplier relationships and develop new suppliers across India and Asia. The role involves active market development, negotiating terms and maintaining regular liaison with the London office.

Frequent travel to supplier sites and trade shows is expected. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in plastics resins sourcing, strong knowledge of Incoterms and documentation, and excellent communication to support a

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in sourcing plastic resins from petrochemical plants in India and overseas.
• Practical knowledge of Incoterms, shipping procedures and documentation.
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new suppliers in India and neighbouring Asia.
• Maintain and expand relationships with existing suppliers.
• Liaise with London HQ to coordinate markets, sales and shipments.
• Travel frequently to visit suppliers, customers and trade shows in India and abroad.
• Provide regular progress updates and supplier database maintenance.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Communication

Teamwork

Travel readiness

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Background

Established in 1977, Longulf specialises in supplying Raw Materials and Machinery to meet the needs of manufacturing companies. With a global network of suppliers, we provide services for all aspects of international trading, including marketing, logistics, finance and after sales support. We provide dependable, responsive, and innovative sources for materials and resources that are essential for our customers’ success. For suppliers, we offer a secure and valuable channel into alternative markets and place goods advantageously with competitive pricing.

Overview

The jobholder will operate from Longulf’s Representative office in Mumbai and will be responsible for developing competitive supply sources from India & neighbouring Asian countries.

The main focus of the job holder is to maintain existing relationship with suppliers in India and develop new suppliers. The job holder will also look at the opportunities in similar products within Asia.

The job holder is also responsible for keeping the London office informed in an organised and regular manner about developments in the market place including activities of competitors and matters relating to the suppliers. A proactive attitude is essential & the job holder must liaise closely to ensure views & comply needs are best met and represented.

Products: Polymers, PET, PVC, Preforms, Chemicals (Plus other products we identify from time to time in business development)

Frequent travel is required to visit suppliers / customers / trade shows in India and overseas markets

Candidate requirements and demonstrable evidence from work history

• Minimum 10 years prior experience in sourcing of plastic resins from petrochemical plantsin India and overseas
• Practical knowledge of Incoterms / shipping procedure and documentation
• Self-motivated and able to work on his/her own initiative
• Use of Microsoft office (work / excel / power point)
• Background in trading of Raw Material supply preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable and flexible- a genuine team player
• Results focused.

Key deliverables (KPI’S)

• Identify and conduct new market research opportunities
• Understand existing customers buying cycle and promote company offers
• Handle commercial negotiations as directed
• Travel frequently to meet customers and overseas business partners / regional offices when required
• Coordinate with London HQ to develop markets, increase Sales and monitor shipments
• Follow up on customer enquires as directed
• Attend local/ regional packaging raw material exhibitions
• Provide monthly progress reports detailing business development prospects, current enquiries and all other relevant data to assist to line manager and London office to conduct risk analysis assessments
• Maintain and update supplier database to be shared with line manager and London Head office.
• To achieve the mutually agreed annual sales targets
• To liaise with traders in various regional offices including shipping / documentation and accounts department in London Head office.
• Take an active role in dispute resolution and mitigation of any claims which may from time-to-time arise.