Assistant Manager Procurement - Polymers

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Somochem India Pvt Ltd

We’re looking for a candidate with good communication and a solid background in the polymer industry. The ideal candidate will be passionate about building long-term relationships and adept at engaging effectively with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Procurement:

  Develop and execute procurement strategies for (polymers/resins/plastics) aligned with organisation goals.

• Supplier Relationship Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers for polymer raw materials (domestic & international).
• Maintain healthy and strong partnership with Supplier to ensure continuity of supply.
• Ensure alignment on quality, delivery, and pricing.

• Cross- Functional Collaboration:

   Work closely with sales, logistics, finance, and quality teams to ensure seamless execution of procurement strategies.

• Contract Negotiation:

• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and payment terms to achieve cost savings.
• Ensure procurement aligns with budget, risk and forecast across supply chain.

• Supplier Performance:

   Monitor supplier KPIs and implement corrective actions where necessary.

• Market & Price Tracking

• Conduct Market analysis to track polymer market trends, raw material pricing, risk, opportunities and competitor sourcing strategies.
• Provide regular updates to management for informed procurement decisions.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of polymers, resins, and petrochemical markets.
• Negotiation, analytical, and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency in SAP systems & MS Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Graduate/Postgraduate in

  Chemicals, Polymers, or Supply Chain Management

  (preferred).

• 3–6 years

  of procurement experience in

  polymers with

  strong background in global sourcing.
• Customer focus and ability to build trust-based relationships.
• Proven negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience in supplier performance management and cost optimization.
• Analytical and proactive, with a solid understanding of global polymers markets.
• Organizational and cross-functional collaboration skills.