Assistant Manager

8 - 10 years

4 - 7 Lacs

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SUMMARY
Summary:
The Procurement Lead plays a strategic role in advancing procurement excellence within a fast-paced manufacturing environment specializing in specialty chemicals, coatings, and construction materials. This position is central to securing high-quality raw materials while driving cost efficiency, supply chain resilience, and full regulatory compliance. By cultivating strategic supplier relationships and leading a high-performing team across India, the Procurement Lead directly contributes to innovation, operational continuity, and sustainable business growth. The role demands a unique blend of technical expertise, analytical precision, and leadership capability to deliver measurable impact across the supply chain.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead end-to-end procurement for critical raw materials, including resins, epoxies, polyurethanes, solvents, pigments, fillers, sealants, bitumen, fibers, and specialty additives.
  • Identify, assess, and onboard qualified domestic and international suppliers, ensuring alignment with quality, sustainability, and delivery benchmarks.
  • Develop and execute long-term supplier partnerships through competitive contract negotiations and value-based agreements.
  • Proactively mitigate supply risks using supplier diversification, dual-sourcing strategies, and comprehensive contingency planning.
  • Drive data-informed cost reduction initiatives that maintain material quality and performance standards.
  • Optimize inventory levels by aligning procurement activities with production schedules, lead times, and material shelf life requirements.
  • Monitor global raw material price trends and provide timely insights to support strategic sourcing decisions.
  • Ensure all incoming materials meet technical, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, including VOC limits and hazardous chemical handling protocols.
  • Collaborate with R&D and Quality teams to define material specifications, validate new materials, and support product innovation.
  • Maintain compliance with import/export regulations for chemicals and sensitive materials across key markets.
  • Partner with Operations, Finance, Logistics, and R&D teams to align procurement strategies with broader business goals.
  • Establish and manage KPIs and real-time dashboards to track supplier performance, cost savings, and procurement efficiency.
  • Lead strategic procurement planning sessions and deliver actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing procurement team across multiple locations in India, defining roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations.

Requirements
Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Engineering (B.E/B.Tech) in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
  • 8 10 years of experience in the specialty chemicals, coatings, or construction chemicals industry.
  • Proven experience with SAP procurement modules.
  • In-depth technical understanding of resins, epoxies, polyurethanes, pigments, fillers, solvents, sealants, and industrial coatings raw materials.
  • Demonstrated success in supplier negotiation, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and global sourcing.
  • Track record of leading and developing cross-functional teams across multiple geographies.
  • Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to apply data-driven insights to procurement strategy and decision - making.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities, particularly when engaging with international suppliers and senior executives.

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