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Supply Chain Partner

The Vincit Group, LLC

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Chattanooga, TN
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

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We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

JOB SUMMARY:

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.

EDUCATION:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Chemical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

EXPERIENCE:

Required: 5+ years of experience in supplier management, toll manufacturing, procurement or chemical operations.

POSITION REQUIREMENT(S): Specialized Skills/License/Certification

Required:

  • 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%

Preferred:

  • 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.

CORE COMPETENCIES (Essential Job Functions)

  • 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.

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