Purchase Administrator (Chemicals)

About the role

We are looking for a Purchase Administrator (Chemicals) to oversee the daily operations of our purchasing department. You will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating and acquiring chemical materials in line with approved purchase requests, ensuring compliance with company policies.

Key responsibilities

• Source, negotiate and purchase chemicals according to approved purchase requests.
• Evaluate vendor quotations against technical and commercial specifications.
• Maintain purchasing policies and ensure all transactions adhere to them.
• Manage vendor relationships, including shipment clearance and issue resolution.
• Address supply, quality, service and invoicing issues with suppliers.
• Assess supplier performance on quality, delivery time and price.
• Improve supply efficiency by coordinating schedules, deadlines and delivery dates.
• Perform ad‑hoc duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 2 years of purchasing experience in a large FMCG company.
• Knowledge of MOCCAE requirements is a plus.
• Strong negotiation, communication and teamwork abilities.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Oracle or SAP ERP systems.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work for a certified Great Place to Work® company.
• Career development and growth within a multinational FMCG group.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment.