Supply Chain Partner

The Vincit Group • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

The Supply Chain Partner will oversee relationships with toll blending suppliers across the U.S. while also supporting broader procurement needs for chemical products and services from third-party vendors. This role is responsible for managing tolling partnerships, coordinating production through external manufacturers, obtaining competitive quotes, and ensuring quality, compliance, and cost-effectiveness across vendor relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Chemical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in supplier management, toll manufacturing, procurement or chemical operations.
• Skilled in negotiation, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Sage X3, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Ability to travel domestically up to 10%

Nice To Haves

• Experience with hazardous materials handling
• Strong understanding of chemical blending, quality systems, and regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, DOT).
• Prior chemical contract manufacturing or toll blending experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all toll blending suppliers nationwide.
• Monitor supplier performance, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Audit and assess tolling partners to confirm capability and adherence to standards.
• Resolve service, quality, or delivery issues with external manufacturers.
• Assist with monitoring and reconciling on-hand inventory at toll blending facilities, investigating discrepancies, and coordinating corrective actions with suppliers and internal teams.
• Source and obtain quotes for products, packaging, and raw materials from external suppliers.
• Compare pricing, lead times, and terms to support Procurement and Sales decision-making.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms with new and existing vendors.
• Maintain vendor records and track supplier performance.
• Partner with Procurement, Sales, Customer Care, and Operations teams to align vendor and tolling strategies with business needs.
• Serves as a backup resource for the Purchasing team during periods of high volume, absences, or vacations, including manual entry of purchase orders in Sage X3 as needed.
• Provide visibility to stakeholders on cost, lead time, and vendor capacity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level