Raw Material and supply chain chemist

Looking for someone with at least 7 years of experience in Raw material sourcing/procurement from lubricants, chemical, metal rolling background.

• Raw Material & Supply – sourcing, technical approval, compliance validation and price negotiation
• Localization 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 optimization 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

Qualification: B.Tech in Chemical engineer/ Mechanical engineer or any other.