Global Procurement Head Chemicals

Raw Material (RM)Sourcing & Procurement Leadership

. Lead the procurement of all chemical raw materials across domestic and international markets.

. Develop category-wise sourcing strategies covering pricing, supplier footprint, risk, and material availability.

. Ensure timely availability of raw materials with optimal inventory levels aligned with production plans.

. Negotiate contracts and long-term agreements ensuring best value, quality, and supply security.

Supplier Development & Relationship Management

. Build and maintain strategic relationships with global and regional suppliers.

. Identify new suppliers, evaluate capabilities, and lead supplier qualification in coordination with Quality & R&D.

. Drive supplier performance metrics including OTIF, quality compliance, reliability, and cost improvement.

. Conduct supplier audits and risk assessments for critical RM categories.

Cost Management & Commercial Excellence

. Lead annual cost-reduction, negotiation, and value-engineering initiatives

. Track commodity market trends (crude, olefins, specialty intermediates) and translate insights into procurement decisions.

. Build negotiation strategies and secure competitive pricing through contracts, hedging (if applicable), e-auctions, and volume leverage.

. Drive year-on-year cost optimization projects without compromising quality or reliability. Cross-Functional Collaboration . Work closely with Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and Finance to align supply, specifications, and cost.

. Partner with R&D for alternative raw material assessments, re-formulation opportunities, and value engineering initiatives.

. Coordinate with Logistics for import planning, customs clearance, and global shipping efficiencies.

Risk Management & Business Continuity

. Develop a robust risk management framework covering: o single-source vulnerabilities o geopolitical and supply chain disruptions o import dependencies o price volatility

. Build dual sourcing strategies and long-term supply agreements for critical materials.

. Ensure business continuity planning for key RM categories. Process Excellence & Compliance

. Standardize and strengthen procurement processes, policies, and SOPs.

. Ensure strict compliance with regulatory norms, REACH, quality certifications, and ethical procurement standards.

. Drive the adoption of procurement digital tools, analytics dashboards, and ERP integration (SAP or similar).

. Ensure timely closure of POs, contracts, and vendor documentation.

Leadership & Team Development

. Lead and mentor the raw material procurement team across multiple sites.

. Set performance goals, build capabilities, and create a high-performance culture.

. Champion collaboration with global teams to leverage scale and best practices.

Competence Essential Education

. B. Tech / B.E. in Chemical Engineering preferred + MBA is an advantage Work Experience

. 18-25 years with strong expertise in global and domestic chemical raw material procurement Knowledge

. Should have Lead procurement of more than 2500 Cr.

. Should have experience of procuring 300+ raw materials.

. Deep understanding of chemical raw materials, intermediates, value chains and global commodity markets.

. Expertise in import procurement, international logistics, and global sourcing.

. Experience with procurement systems

Skills

. Strong commercial acumen and proven contract negotiation skills.

. Analytical thinker with strong decision-making capability.

. High integrity, compliance orientation, and stakeholder management skills.

. Global procurement experience

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