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Chemicals Supplier Engagement Specialist

📅 Apr 15
Chemical IndustrySpecialty ChemicalsRaw MaterialsSupplier Engagement
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📜 Description

  • Manage multiple buyer RFQs and deliver timely, high-quality quotes for requested materials.
  • Assess supplier markets and identify suitable suppliers for specific materials.
  • Engage suppliers to confirm availability and secure competitive quotes.
  • Coordinate supplier-buyer communication on specifications, samples, and delivery terms.
  • Validate quotes and supplier-submitted data, and document sourcing activity.
  • Build supplier relationships and onboard new suppliers to the platform.

🛠️ Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in the chemical industry
  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or natural science
  • 5+ years of experience in sourcing, technical sales, business development, partnership, or management consulting
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct supply market assessments and identify suppliers for specific chemicals / raw materials
  • Extensive knowledge of chemicals / raw materials and relevant technical expertise in reviewing RFQs (TDS, SDS, COA, etc.).
  • Ability to identify alternate or offset materials by reviewing technical documentation and product chemistry.
  • Capable of creating structured plans, tracking steps, and managing multiple priorities effectively

✨ Benefits

  • Valdera offers generous benefits to employees. You will be provided a more detailed breakdown of your options prior to joining Valdera.
  • Assess supplier landscape to identify and select appropriate suppliers for requested materials
  • Engage with new suppliers to confirm material availability and secure competitive quotes
  • Facilitate communication between suppliers and buyers regarding product specifications, samples and delivery terms
  • Validate the quality and accuracy of quotes and supplier-submitted data
  • Onboard new suppliers onto the Valdera platform ensuring a smooth and frictionless integration experience
  • Experience in establishing and managing strong supplier relationships
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trust and rapport with suppliers
Full job description
About Valdera:
At Valdera, we empower innovators to turn ideas into reality by transforming how manufacturers source materials. We make it effortless for companies to find the best materials and suppliers for their needs, enabling them to build high-quality products at scale and deliver them to millions of consumers worldwide.
We are a team of ambitious, results-driven individuals with a proven track record of working with Fortune 500 industrial manufacturers, beauty brands, and chemical companies. We are a fast-growing company that hires talented, hardworking people who excel in high-performance environments and want to grow their careers quickly.
Our culture is built for exceptional individuals to take on meaningful challenges, collaborate with the top minds in our industry, and see the direct impact of their work. If you’re looking for a fast-paced environment where your ideas will drive real change, Valdera is the place for you.
Join us, and let’s shape the future of manufacturing together.
Role Description:
We are hiring a Chemicals Supplier Engagement Specialist to lead the engagement with specialty chemical and raw material suppliers and to deliver exceptional outcomes for the buyers on Valdera’s procurement platform.
Suppliers play a critical role at Valdera. When a buyer launches a request, they expect high-quality quotes. Delivering that quality depends on identifying the right suppliers—and on our ability to motivate their active participation on Valdera’s procurement platform. This requires a strong understanding of chemical markets and a proactive approach towards supplier outreach.
You will take ownership of supplier engagement, including the simultaneous management of multiple buyer-initiated Requests for Quotes (RFQs). You’re energized by applying your expertise in chemicals, conducting in-depth supply market assessments, and confidently engaging with suppliers across the globe. As a customer-obsessed professional, you are dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes for our buyers.
Salary Range:   Salary ranges are determined by multiple factors, including the labor market, market compensation bands, internal parity, and budget considerations. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s individual skills, qualifications, location, and experience relative to the requirements of the role.   Benefits:   Valdera offers generous benefits to employees. You will be provided a more detailed breakdown of your options prior to joining Valdera.   Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:   Valdera is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and celebrate a culture that values varied perspectives, skills, and experiences. We are dedicated to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination, where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Own and manage a high volume of Request for Quotes (RFQs) for buyers, ensuring timely delivery of multiple high-quality quotes for each requested material
  • Assess supplier landscape to identify and select appropriate suppliers for requested materials
  • Engage with new suppliers to confirm material availability and secure competitive quotes
  • Facilitate communication between suppliers and buyers regarding product specifications, samples and delivery terms
  • Validate the quality and accuracy of quotes and supplier-submitted data
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers already active on the Valdera platform
  • Onboard new suppliers onto the Valdera platform ensuring a smooth and frictionless integration experience
  • Maintain thorough documentation of product availability, supplier communication and sourcing activity
  • Experience & Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in the chemical industry
  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or natural science
  • 5+ years of experience in sourcing, technical sales, business development, partnership, or management consulting
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct supply market assessments and identify suppliers for specific chemicals / raw materials
  • Extensive knowledge of chemicals / raw materials and relevant technical expertise in reviewing RFQs (TDS, SDS, COA, etc.). 
  • Ability to identify alternate or offset materials by reviewing technical documentation and product chemistry.
  • Experience in establishing and managing strong supplier relationships
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trust and rapport with suppliers
  • Capable of creating structured plans, tracking steps, and managing multiple priorities effectively
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