Analyst, Chemical Sourcing

Voyant Beauty believes our people are more than just employees; they’re the driving force behind everything we achieve. Our culture fosters teamwork, respect, and camaraderie, ensuring that every individual’s contribution is valued and celebrated. We invest in their growth, providing opportunities for development and advancement within our dynamic team.

Voyant Beauty is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing, of beauty, personal and home care products. We work with various brands, retailers, and businesses to create customer formulations and products tailored to their needs. This can include skincare, haircare, bath and body products, fragrances, and more. Essentially, Voyant Beauty serves as a one-stop-shop for companies looking to bring their beauty and personal care product ideas to life.

Safety is a core value at Voyant Beauty. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, ensuring a safe and secure environment where everyone can thrive and excel.

If you’re seeking to be part of a team where your talents are valued, your safety is paramount, and your efforts contribute to meaningful change, then Voyant Beauty is the place for you. Come join us and be a part of our journey.

A Brief Overview

The Analyst, Chemical Sourcing is a key contributor within the Sourcing organization, responsible for supporting chemical sourcing strategies through data analysis, supplier coordination, and execution of sourcing activities. This role partners cross-functionally to ensure continuity of supply, cost competitiveness, and compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements. The Analyst leverages procurement analytics, market insights, and supplier data to support strategic sourcing decisions and drive operational efficiency across the organization.

What you will do

• Manage and support requests for chemical material quotes in alignment with sourcing strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Plant Supply Chain, R&D, Quality, Operations) to support raw material, supplier qualification and risk mitigation while managing source qualifications
• Monitor supplier performance, cost change impact analysis and market trends impacting chemical supply
• Manage and maintain supplier and material data within R&D Virtual Notebook for pricing, documentation, supplier assignments and update corresponding data and systems
• Support sourcing events and supplier bids: collect requirements, analyze quotes, and summarize recommendations
• Support pricing validation and compliance with sourcing agreements
• Support implementation of sourcing strategies and cost savings initiatives
• Conduct market research and benchmarking for chemical raw materials
• Assist in maintaining preferred supplier lists and sourcing documentation
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within sourcing processes
• Provide backup support for sourcing activities during peak periods
• Some duties may vary slight by location

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience (Preferred)

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain with analytical responsibilities (Required)
• 1-3 years with ERP systems (e.g., JDE, SAP, Oracle, etc.) (Required)
• 1-3 years exposure to chemical/raw material sourcing, specifications, or supplier markets (Preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis) (High proficiency)
• Cross-functional collaboration and communication (High proficiency)
• Problem-solving and ability to manage multiple priorities (High proficiency)
• Understanding of chemical raw materials, specifications, or supply markets (Medium proficiency)
• Procurement analytics, spend analysis, and cost modeling (Medium proficiency)
• ERP systems and supplier/material data management (Medium proficiency)
• Supplier coordination and basic negotiation support (Medium proficiency)

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our company does not accept unsolicited curriculum vitae’s or applications from agencies. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited curriculum vitae’s or applications and explicitly reserve its right to contact candidates presented in such unsolicited curriculum vitae’s or application.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status. Voyant Beauty will consider requests for accommodations due to a disability impacting a qualified employee's ability to perform the essential functions of their position consistent with applicable laws. In addition to federal law requirements, Voyant Beauty complies with applicable provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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