Lead- Feedstock Sourcing

Role: Lead Feedstock Supply Chain Management

Segmentation & survey

l Develop sourcing strategy for all feedstocksl 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 prioritiesl 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