Job Summary- The Sourcing Lead - Chemical plays a critical role in driving the strategic procurement function to align with business objectives, ensuring cost-effective purchasing, supply chain resilience, and strong vendor partnerships. This position is responsible for optimizing procurement strategies, mitigating supply chain risks, and driving continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency and long-term business sustainability. The role demands a proactive approach to market intelligence, supplier management, and cost-saving initiatives while ensuring compliance with industry best practices. Key Responsibilities- 1. Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives for buying raw materials, like- catalysts, chemicals /petro- chemicals 2. Knack of Global supply demand dynamics, trends, seasonality, etc 3. Analyze procurement trends, market dynamics, and supplier performance to identify cost saving opportunities and optimize procurement strategies. 4. Establish long-term supplier relationships through structured vendor development programs and strategic alliances. 5. Lead negotiations with suppliers to achieve favorable pricing, terms, and risk mitigation strategies while ensuring quality and timely supply. 6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Sales, and Finance to align procurement strategies with business goals and market demands. 7. Monitor and manage procurement KPIs such as cost savings, supplier performance, and inventory optimization. 8. Drive digital transformation and automation in procurement processes using SAP and other analytical tools to enhance efficiency and decision-making. 9. Identify and implement risk management strategies to mitigate supply disruptions and ensure business continuity. 10. Lead cost optimization and alternate sourcing initiatives to enhance procurement resilience and competitiveness. 11. Present data-driven insights and strategic procurement reports to senior leadership to facilitate informed decision-making. Minimum Relevant Experience 15+ years of experience in procurement Experience in purchasing chemicals, catalyst and bulk petro- chemicals
Qualifications & Experience 12+ years of progressive experience in logistics & supply chain management. Strong exposure to international shipping, customs compliance, and multimodal logistics. Knowledge of customs, DGFT policies, Incoterms 2020, and hazardous goods regulations. Proficiency in ERP, TMS, and WMS systems. Graduate in Logistics / Supply Chain / Operations Management; MBA preferred. Transportation & Freight Management Manage end-to-end inbound and outbound shipments (road, sea, and air). Negotiate freight contracts with shipping lines, airlines, transporters, and 3PL/4PL providers. Ensure compliance with statutory regulations: customs, DGFT, GST e-way bills, hazardous goods transport, Incoterms. Optimize freight costs and route planning while ensuring OTIF (On-Time-In-Full) deliveries. Build and manage partnerships with carriers, freight forwarders, CHA (Customs House Agents), 3PL/4PL providers, and courier companies. Lead freight contract negotiations (spot vs long-term contracts, freight rate benchmarking, bunker adjustment factors, surcharges, detention/demurrage controls). Develop and optimize transportation network design to reduce transit times and cost per ton/km. Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, customs clearance, and documentation. Monitor and improve OTIF delivery performance and customer satisfaction. Drive last-mile delivery optimization, including reverse logistics for returns/damaged goods. Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and inventory control standards. Establish and monitor key transportation KPIs: freight cost per unit, vehicle utilization, transit time adherence, damages %, detention/demurrage, and CO footprint reduction. Collaborate with procurement, production, and sales to align logistics plans with business demand. Implement route optimization and load consolidation to maximize truck utilization and reduce empty runs. Establish SLA-driven contracts with carriers and monitor adherence on transit time, reliability, and claims. Monitor and control inventory flows to avoid stockouts or overstocking. Drive forecast accuracy and ensure logistics readiness for seasonal or sudden demand fluctuations. Use analytics to track total logistics cost as % of sales and deliver year-on-year savings. Build capabilities in transport planning, vendor negotiations, and problem-solving. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer-first thinking. Act as a key partner in S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) to ensure logistics readiness. Develop contingency plans for transport disruptions (strikes, port congestion, natural disasters). Benchmark transportation costs against industry indices and Xeneta/market platforms for negotiation leverage. Deliver measurable savings through network optimization and freight contract negotiations. Track and report KPIs: freight cost per unit, OTIF %, warehouse productivity, damage/loss %, etc. Present regular performance updates to management and cross-functional teams
Role: Job purpose A Team Members (Purchase - Domestic) job is to buy goods and services necessary for the business. He has the means and opportunity to raise the profits by making the most high-quality and cost-effective purchases. He should have a keen eye for detail and a commercial mindset. He also has to evaluate market conditions and different suppliers and negotiate effectively and maintain profitable relationships. The goal is to acquire supplies that are critical for the success of the business operations Key duties and responsibilities Ensure cost saving initiatives are implemented and a savings of at least Rs. 30 Lakhs is achieved by vendor development, substitutions and negotiations Strive to reduce the average PR PO turnaround time to less than 15 days Ensure zero debit balances with vendors beyond due date by regular follow up on advances paid to increase efficiency Develop new and alternate vendors for debottlenecking of single source items and cost reductions Ensure at least 4 new initiatives/ process improvements/ suggestions to strengthen the systems and improve customer service levels Ensure to receive at least 4 appreciations from HODs for improved customer service levels Additional duties and responsibilities Receive the purchase request from user department and scrutinize the same for right material code, specification sheet etc Send back the PR for users in case wrong item code is used or incomplete specs Search the appropriate vendors/manufacturers for such spares and send enquiry Send the vendor registration form to vendors, who are new and not registered in SAP system and follow up for the same Register the vendor in SAP Creation of RFQ in System & maintain with quote Follow up with the vendors for their quotes and negotiate Analyze the quotations in system and make comparative studies Maintain the source list for each & every line items/vendor wise. Create POs in system after arrival of Final/Regret price (L1) of vendor and send it to the users for technical approval Dispatch the POs to the vendors after approval thru e-mail as well as hard copy Make payment requests to accounts against PI received from vendors Send payment cheques to vendors and inform the vendor about the same Follow up with the vendor for timely delivery of material Prepare road permit request to accounts against each PO, for interstate purchase and send to the vendor thru e-mail Make separate arrangement for emergency purchase with urgent ordering, payment & transport, and sometimes collect manually & by bus if required Send the repair material to the vendors as per user recommendation and collect road permit /state form from the vendor and track the same Release PO after assessment of the required job, and the vendors offer Update the data to HO accounts for appointment of an insurance surveyor at site, whenever material is ready after repair (If value is exceeding 2 lakhs including bare value) Follow up with the surveyor as well vendor to ensure the pre-dispatch inspection Qualifications & Skills Diploma/ Graduation or equivalent 4 to 6 years of experience in Engineering Plastics & Commodity Plastics/QA Working knowledge of MS-Office and SAP Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g. constant use of protective gear) Adapt easily to new concepts and responsibility Teamwork and communication skills Physical stamina and strength * Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors. Key Performance Indicators Target Cost saving initiative - 30 Lakhs PR- PO Turn Around Time ( TAT) Average - With In 15 Days Debit Balances with vendor beyond due date - 0 Alternate vendor/source development - 5 New Initiatives/ Process Improvements/suggestions - 4 Customer Service Levels/ Customer Feedback/Appreciations - 4
Role :MIS Intern (6 Months Internship)* Are you good with Excel & PowerPoint and passionate about data management? This is a great opportunity to kickstart your career in MIS & Business Analytics. Location: Gurgaon Stipend: Provided Duration: 6 Months Qualification: Graduate/Undergraduate (Freshers welcome) What youll do: 1. Manage & organize business data 2. Prepare MIS reports & dashboards in Excel 3. Create professional presentations in PPT 4. Support the team with data insights What were looking for: Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot, Charts) Good PPT making skills Attention to detail & eagerness to learn