Job Description:
ACCOUNTABILITIES / OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES OF POS.
- Zero classified accident through constant improvement on belief and act in EHS. Ensure purchasing activities in compliance with legal regulation and company’s guideline.
- Develop purchasing strategy and lead the purchasing activity for the assigned category (Diluent & Amines& Supporting epoxy resin etc.), understand the technology and supply base of the category (capacity, technology mapping and market pricing). Deliver sustainable cost saving.
- Minimize risk and increase leverage by moving away from single sourcing and introducing new vendors for competition. Manage suppliers relationship to secure supply with competitive cost.
- Lead sourcing activity in New product initiative and transfer product projects. Actively involve in NP projects.
- Support regional and global networking and information flow to improve procurement efficiency of the assigned Categories
CONTACTS:
INTERNAL:
- All internal departments
- Operation buyers
- Lead buyers in other regions
EXTERNAL:
- Suppliers
SUCCESS CRITERIA FOR POSITION:
- Can identify saving opportunities independently and proactively and achieve saving target
- Keep abreast with the development of the supply market and technology
- Good focal point for purchasing in NPI team, to bring professional purchasing service to the internal customer
- Develop high quality of suppliers with contracts in place
- Advanced proficiency in SAP&Excel(data analysis pivot table) &Power BI)
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITIONS:
Qualification / Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree majored in Chemistry or business administration
- min.5 years Purchasing experience ideally in multinational Chemical company, electronics and epoxy resin industry are preferred
- Self-motivated and good project management and communication skills
- Good communication skills and capability of influence
- Able to work independently
Additional Locations:
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Business Administration
- Minimum 5 years purchasing experience, ideally in multinational chemical companies
- Experience in electronics and epoxy resin industry
- Advanced proficiency in SAP
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (data analysis, pivot tables)
- Advanced proficiency in Power BI
- Strong project management skills
- Self-motivated with strong communication and influencing skills
- Ability to work independently
- Knowledge of EHS and regulatory compliance for purchasing activities
Huntsman Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Huntsman Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Huntsman Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage (medical/dental/vision) and EAP are consistently described as solid, with multiple plan options cited. Strong health benefits are frequently highlighted as a relative strength in the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer contributions and equity through a stock incentive plan, with legacy pension arrangements for some groups. Retirement features are repeatedly referenced as a positive component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and floating days are described as good to very good in many roles. Vacation accrual is said to increase with seniority in some locations.
Huntsman Corporation Insights
What We Do
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. We view our customers as valued partners. That’s why we believe in a collaborative approach to client relations and work directly with our customers to develop new chemical components that meet their unique needs. Our dedication to our customers is matched only by our dedication to the environment. As part of our commitment to bettering the industry, we strive to operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This means actively seeking opportunities to leverage our resources to assist those in need around the world. It’s all part of our growth-driven approach, which reflects the spirit of free enterprise and is centered on creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we work.
