Sourcing Specialist
Responsible for sourcing and purchasing raw materials, active ingredients, packaging materials, and other required supplies for the agricultural chemicals business, ensuring the best combination of quality, cost, availability, and delivery timelines while maintaining strong relationships with local and international suppliers. Key Responsibilities Identify, evaluate, and develop qualified local and international suppliers for agricultural chemicals and related materials.
Source active ingredients, technical materials, solvents, additives, formulations, packaging materials, and other production requirements .
Conduct market research to identify new suppliers, alternative materials, and cost-saving opportunities.
Obtain and analyze quotations, negotiate prices, payment terms, lead times, MOQs, and commercial conditions.
Prepare sourcing comparisons and recommend suppliers based on price, quality, technical specifications, reliability, and delivery performance .
Coordinate with Production, Quality, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Planning, Finance, and Logistics to ensure sourcing requirements are clearly defined and fulfilled.
Follow up on purchase orders and supplier commitments to ensure timely delivery and avoid production interruptions.
Monitor international market trends, commodity prices, exchange rates, freight costs, and other factors affecting sourcing decisions.
Develop and maintain a reliable supplier database, including supplier capabilities, certifications, prices, lead times, and performance history.
Conduct supplier evaluation and periodic performance reviews covering quality, delivery, responsiveness, cost, and compliance .
Support the qualification and onboarding of new suppliers in coordination with Quality and Regulatory teams.
Ensure sourced materials comply with approved specifications, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Work closely with Quality Control and Quality Assurance teams to resolve material quality issues and supplier non-conformities.
Identify alternative sources and materials to minimize supply-chain risks and dependency on single suppliers.
Support cost reduction and value-engineering initiatives through supplier negotiations, alternative sourcing, and market benchmarking.
Maintain accurate sourcing records, quotations, supplier documents, contracts, and commercial data.
Support import purchasing activities by coordinating with suppliers, Logistics, and relevant internal functions regarding shipping documents, delivery schedules, and import requirements.
Monitor supplier market developments and provide regular updates to management regarding availability, pricing, and potential supply risks.
Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, approval procedures, and ethical sourcing standards.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration , or a related field.
0–2 years of experience in sourcing, Agrochemicals, Agricultural Inputs, Chemicals, Fertilizers, or related industries .
Experience dealing with international suppliers is preferred.
Good understanding of commercial negotiations, purchasing terms, and supplier evaluation.
Fluent in English , especially business and technical communication.
Very good MS Office / Excel skills.
Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
Technical & Behavioral Competencies Strategic Sourcing
Supplier Management
Negotiation Skills
Market Analysis
Cost Analysis & Cost Saving