Deputy General Manager - Procurement

Role & responsibilities

• Ensure Adherence to Procurement process & timelines well in line with the SOP/SLA and procurement policy of Catalogue Chemicals, Reagents, Custom synthesis Chemicals, Starting materials, Solvents & Lab Chemicals
• Understanding of various types of Chemistry, specifications, Analytical methods & manufacturing aspects of Starting materials especially Custom synthesis materials
• Well versed with EXIM Requirements related to Air & Sea shipments of Chemicals, Hazardous category & Temperature control shipments
• Regular coordination with Internal stakeholder and continuously working towards meeting Stakeholder expectations.
• Participate in Customer meetings and represent SCM for driving the fulfillment of customer requirements and Business strategy.
• Driving Cost savings & develop new avenues for cost reduction through Advanced Planning, Consolidation, Rate Contracts, Negotiations, AVD & sourcing from Specialized zones.
• Meeting Delivery Adherence & Quality performance Targets for the projects as agreed during Project Kickoff meetings.
• Timely submission of Proposals/estimations within agreed TAT and meeting quotation norms
• Develop scorecard for Suppliers and regular review of Supplier performance on critical parameters.
• Drive problem solving and continuous improvement using RCA, CAPA and Effort Impact Analysis
• Timely & Error free submission of MIS & Presentations as per Timelines & requirements respectively
• Build, Manage and Develop the effective Procurement Team (15-20 members) through fair & regular reviews and feedback.
• Ensure compliance to EHS & Statutory norms and drive Green Supply Chain Initiatives
• Continuously update on latest relevant technology trends and drive Digital transformation to Improve the Functional performance.
• Responsible for submission of required documents meeting Internal Audits and Statutory Compliance
• Willingness to Travel (15%-20%) and take additional responsibility as per Business needs

Preferred candidate profile

Should have minimum 20 years of Global procurement experience with minimum 6-8 years in Procurement of reputed Discovery CDMO/CRAMS/Bulk Chemicals/NPD Industry. Technical experience of working as Chemist & Exposure to ERP (Preferably SAP MM) will be of added advantage.