Position Summary
Responsible for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting market data to inform strategic sourcing decisions, identify cost-saving opportunities, and mitigate risks in the supply chain related to crop protection active ingredients. Previous experience on sourcing market intel and data from the Chinese and Indian markets is a must. Experience in the crop protection industry with a basic understanding of the regulatory framework would be advantageous.
Job Status
* Full-Time
* Salaried
* Reports to: Global Head of Procurement
Role Responsibilities
* Market Analysis: Conduct thorough research on industry trends, competitor activities, and supplier capabilities related to crop protection active ingredients (AIs) globally.
* Data Collection: Assess global data sources for crop protection chemicals as well as related intermediates and raw materials from various sources, including industry reports, databases, and market surveys.
* Reporting: Develop and maintain market intelligence reports and dashboards, as well as a historical price database of relevant input materials and generic AIs.
* Supplier Capability: Assess and evaluate suppliers based on external market intelligence combined with internal metrics to support procurement strategies.
* Cost Analysis: Analyze cost structures on critical AIs in conjunction with Procurement Managers to enable cost optimization to ensure competitiveness.
* Risk identification: Stay abreast of market developments of competing molecules/generic entrants to provide advanced warning to the business allowing time to develop strategies.
* Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with procurement teams and other stakeholders to ensure data supports business objectives.
* Networking: Establish a trusted knowledge network within the agrochemical industry specifically and the synthetic organic chemicals sector generally.
* Collaboration: Work with other Gowan teams in adjacent areas related to the objectives of the Procurement Group.
Education
* Required education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
* Certifications: Professional certifications in procurement or market intelligence.
* Training: statistical analysis methods (preferred).
Experience / Skills / Abilities
* Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze data, identify trends, and draw conclusions, incorporating statistical methods where applicable.
* Critical thinking Skills: Ability to evaluate complex situations, foresee potential challenges, and devise strategic solutions.
* Research Skills: Ability to gather and synthesize information from various sources.
* Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present key information summaries and conclusions to an audience with a wide range of background and experience.
* Industry Knowledge: A solid understanding of the crop protection business, with particular emphasis on active ingredient procurement.
* Experience: Substantial experience in procurement or market research, including import/export analysis.
* Experience: Substantial experience in market research in China and/or India is required.
* Computer Skills: Skilled in the use of Microsoft products, including Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, Teams, etc.
* Design and develop interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI or other data processing software to visualize key business metrics and trends
* Language: Fluency in English is required; fluency in Mandarin is desirable.
* Time in role: At least five years' experience in Procurement Analysis.
Job Expectations / Working Conditions
* Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with a range of internal stakeholders.
* Attention to detail, sense of urgency, work ethic and teamwork
* Ability to adapt in a continuously changing environment
* Willingness to travel as needed to meet suppliers and attend industry events.