APAC Sourcing Manager, Contract Manufacturing Formulation
At FMC, our employees are guided by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture, Solutions for the Planet. We provide farmers innovative solutions that increase the productivity and resilience of their land. From our industry-leading pipeline to novel biologicals and precision technologies, we are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges.
For more than a century, FMC has successfully delivered some of the of the industry's most advanced, innovative solutions that protect farmers’ crops from destructive pests and disease, while also protecting the environment. We are committed to fulfilling our mission of discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet.
Position Summary
As the Sourcing Manager, you will work within FMC’s Global Procurement Group and Integrated Supply Chain function as a key member of the Formulation Tolling team, responsible for the procurement of tolling services/contract manufacturing and for Agricultural formulation products in APAC Region
Location:
Mumbai, India
The Role (daily responsibilities)
- Collaborate with functional leads to build subcategory strategies based on a thorough understanding of FMC’s business and external market conditions
- Conduct cost-analysis activities in partnership with finance and the business to identify savings opportunities against management targets
- Develop market intelligence on supply base for the region, monitor key events that may result in a security of supply risk (natural disasters, force majeure, logistics issues, etc.)
- Develop and execute subcategory sourcing strategies (e.g. RFI, RFP, RFQ, scorecard and bid analysis, etc.)
- Negotiate supplier contracts utilizing FMC contract templates & procedures
- Develop and manage supplier relationships and manage supplier performance
- Integrate best practices and modernized business processes across FMC, ensuring best use of tools, techniques and processes
- Develop forecasts and other internal communications regarding Tolling/Contract Manufacturing services
- Collaborate with FMC’s Global Procurement Group’s Center of Excellence (CoE) team
- Collaboration with the Procurement and Supply Chain Operations to resolve supply issues and to improve process
The Candidate (requirements)
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related field
- 5-7 years of experience within sourcing, procurement, commercial, or operations for the Pharmaceutical, Agricultural, or related chemical sectors
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
- Ability to prioritize and self-direct
- Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively
- Critical thinking and effective problem solving
- Professional and ethical personal conduct and demeanor
- Endless curiosity, motivation, and determination to succeed
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