Synthomer is an innovative and differentiated global leader in sustainable polymer solutions. The Group is one of the world’s foremost suppliers of water based polymers and has leadership positions in many markets. Our polymers help customers create innovative new products and enhance the performance of existing products in key industries such as coatings, construction, adhesives, textiles, paper and nitrile medical gloves.

With the acquisition of Eastman Adhesive Resins in 2022 and Omnova Solutions in 2020, Synthomer grew its global manufacturing network, expanded its product portfolio and boosted its geographical presence, allowing it to better serve over 6000 customers around the world. Synthomer has its operational headquarters in London, UK, and provides customer-focused services from regional centres in Harlow, UK; Marl, Germany; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Beachwood, Ohio, USA. It employs more than 5000 employees across over 40 sites and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Purpose of the Job:

Primary responsibility is to to ensure the procurement of strategic raw materials and indirect goods/services needed for Synthomer’s manufacturing sites. Your role involves sourcing, negotiating and purchasing raw materials & indirect products/services from suppliers, while considering factors such as cost, quality and site specific requirements in accordance with Synthomer policies and guidelines.

Main Accountabilities:

• To develop and implement category strategies to create value, reduce cost, working capital, manage risk

• Identify opportunities to create value in the Middle East manufacturing sites in terms of sourcing worldwide

• Support the development and implementation of procurement strategies in line with Synthomer’s delegation of authority

• Manage the contracting, spot purchases and processes according to the procurement and finance policies (e.g. delegation of financial authorities) under the agreement of the Head of Procurement, Strategic Raw Materials

• To lower risk in the supply chain through innovative supply strategies and risk management control/monitoring

• To keep informed on market developments, pricing and engage with business unit to ensure that well-informed business decisions are made

• Work across the Group’s Direct & Indirect teams globally to influence and leverage optimum outcomes for the Company

• Effective management of supplier relationships consistent with company strategy and in compliance with ethics policy