Raw Material and Supply chain chemist

Role & responsibilities

• Raw Material & Supply sourcing, technical approval, compliance validation and price negotiation
• Localisation of finished products India and APME zone as required (including lab work)
• Evaluation of alternative raw materials (including lab work)
• Collect and responsibility to manage technical agreements, TDS, MSDS, Compliance data (Supplier and RM)
• Support for samples management at TCAP
• RM/FG revalidation for quality
• Lab work in line with Chemist job description
• Commodity price tracking for APME including trend analysis on local product costs
• Negotiate in parallel with SCM/Purchasing team Raw material pricing and supply terms
• Contract management of local third-party blenders including contract management, drafting and negotiation and regular contract progress reviews
• Supply chain optimisation studies to support move to local blending, implementation in local TotalEnergies blending plants or alternative raw materials or suppliers

Laboratory activity and Safety

• Adhere to Group Safety Rules and maintain a safe working environment in the laboratory.
• Prepare and set up the laboratory measuring equipment and laboratory technology and adjust measuring programs.
• Maintain and care for the laboratory equipment and the laboratory inventory and keep the laboratory area tidy.
• Record technical data in relevant tool, follow data protection rules to protect Intellectual Property. Document results for the creation of technical reports
• Follow the OP2 process and align with metal-market specific requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional working groups to address new trends, regulations, sustainability criteria, and innovation.

Take part in technical relationships with customers, external conferences, technology training, and supplier presentations to advance technology knowledge

Preferred candidate profile

Looking for someone with at least 7 years of experience in sourcing, procurement of raw materials preferably from lubricants, additives or Metal working background.