Lead- Feedstock Sourcing

Job Description Role: Lead Feedstock Supply Chain Management Segmentation & survey l Develop sourcing strategy for all feedstocks l Assess risk associated with feedstock and energy supply and develop risk mitigation strategies to cost effectively reduce risk to the business. l Develop relationships with existing and prospective suppliers to create competition and supply alternatives that lead to reduced costs with high security of supply. l Develop relationships within the RBL procurement network to leverage RBL purchasing power and knowledge. l Value chain mapping of the feedstock Prospecting & approach l Actively scout the feedstock source to explore and identify new opportunities besides existing feedstock sources and actively manage the feedstock opportunity. l Lead option generation that includes commercial, specification and demand levers and choices of priorities l Collection of the references & contact data Market intelligence Develop an understanding of core supply and demand drivers for all feedstocks and energy for the business. l Monitor industry changes to feedstock and energy supply, including regulatory changes that could impact supply. l Be aware of and participate in RBL sustainability goals when sourcing feedstocks and energy for the site. l Develop and improve business processes related to feedstock and energy procurement. Planning l Lead option generation that includes commercial, specification and demand levers and choices of priorities l Conduct Feedstock Supplier Management activities (research, identify, and validate the credibility of our new Circular Feedstock suppliers l Monthly plan and annual plan against indent and availability l Further weekly and daily planning of the material l Plan Vs actual daily, weekly, monthly & annual l Monthly cash out flow plan, Performance analysis based on net cost to GCV. Vendor relationship management l Develop and lead Feedstock Supplier Relationship teams, where applicable, to drive continuous performance improvement (annual target development, quarterly progress, etc) l Monthly meeting with the vendors and taking their feedback l Work across multiple cross-functional teams, where you will be expected to have influence without authority l Festive greetings and distribution of gifts to them on time to time l Professional relationship and sort out the concern they raised on time to time l Straight & transparent communication with them l Sharing of company news as well future growth, new development on time to time. Negotiation l Manage contract status of feedstocks and energy to timely conduct bid proposals. l Negotiate and maintain contracts and supplier relationships that cost effectively manage risk and cost. l Ensure contracts adhere to RBL standards and specifications. l Person should possess good negotiation skill and be prepared all the requirement before start discussion Closure & ordering l There should possess written consent note of both the parties on common agreed terms of closure & ordering. l Person should ensure collection of all the documents / requirements for ordering before leaving the closure meeting. l It is necessary to check and approved all the consent note submission before issuing of order and ensure to taken back confirmation / acceptance. Skills/Competencies Technical Skills Knowledge of contract negotiation, risk evaluation and mitigation, sourcing strategy development, and a track record of delivering cost savings through identifying opportunities and driving complex supplier negotiations to closure. Experience developing and managing contracts. Experience with ERP system i.e. SAP