Chemical Procurement Specialist
Valdera
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Spain
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About the role
- Own and manage a high volume of Request for Quotes (RFQs) for buyers, ensuring timely delivery of multiple high-quality quotes for each requested material
- Assess supplier landscape to identify and select appropriate suppliers for requested materials
- Engage with new suppliers to confirm material availability and secure competitive quotes
- Facilitate communication between suppliers and buyers regarding product specifications, samples and delivery terms
- Validate the quality and accuracy of quotes and supplier-submitted data
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers already active on the Valdera platform
- Onboard new suppliers onto the Valdera platform ensuring a smooth and frictionless integration experience
- Maintain thorough documentation of product availability, supplier communication and sourcing activity
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in the chemical industry
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or natural science
- 5+ years of experience in sourcing, technical sales, business development, partnership, or management consulting
- Demonstrated ability to conduct supply market assessments and identify suppliers for specific chemicals / raw materials
- Extensive knowledge of chemicals / raw materials and relevant technical expertise in reviewing RFQs (TDS, SDS, COA, etc.).
- Ability to identify alternate or offset materials by reviewing technical documentation and product chemistry.
- Experience in establishing and managing strong supplier relationships
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trust and rapport with suppliers
- Capable of creating structured plans, tracking steps, and managing multiple priorities effectively
Benefits
- Valdera offers generous benefits to employees. You will be provided a more detailed breakdown of your options prior to joining Valdera.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
sourcingtechnical salesbusiness developmentpartnership managementsupply market assessmentsreviewing RFQstechnical documentationproduct chemistrysupplier relationship managementchemicals knowledge
Soft skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsrelationship buildingtrust buildingorganizational skillsprioritizationplanningtracking stepsmanagement consultingproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in chemistryBachelor’s degree in chemical engineeringBachelor’s degree in natural science