JOB DESCRIPTION



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Researches commodities markets, sources and cultivates a list of suppliers, negotiates and executes Supply Agreements, and maintains effective business relationships with key suppliers.
  
  
• Acts as first point of contact and problem resolution for supplier issues and concerns regarding service level agreements.
  
  
• Communicates Tremco procurement policies and performance metrics (quality standards, on time delivery, NAFTA certification, import documentation, supplier audits, etc.), and takes action to negotiate claims and secure concessions in the event of non-compliance.
  
  
• Ensures that necessary documentation (purchase orders, invoices) are appropriately verified and authorized, and follows up to resolve discrepancies.
  
  
• Maintains financial records (current costs, price standards) and forecasts commodities trends in support of near and long-term production plans and budgeting requirements.
  
  
• Provides accurate, up-to-date information to the Roofing Supply Chain team for defined commodities (raw materials, packaging, etc.) on quantity, quality, and availability, to support production planning necessary to meet sales/operational objectives.
  
  
• Collaborates with cross functional groups to identify new, and sometimes non-traditional opportunities
• Serves as the main product sourcing liaison between Tremco and other RPM subsidiary organizations to identify and review new mutually beneficial opportunities.
• Works with the RPM Center Led Procurement Organization on cost reduction opportunities as well as reviewing RPM landscape for insourcing options.
• Is aware of and ensures that own and other's actions are in alignment with Tremco's OHS&E procedures and protocols and RPM's code of conduct policies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be organized and thorough in execution of work, and consistently follow through on commitments
• Understanding of commodities markets and raw materials specifications (quality, consistency)
• Understanding of costing models in a production environment
• Functional abilities in SAP, word processing and spreadsheets
• Ability to develop and maintain vendor partnerships'