Manager, Procurement/Sourcing- Laboratory Chemicals

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Work Schedule

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Key Responsibilities

• Handle procurement of solvents, commodity, fine chemicals, metal salt, agro products, and excipients for the chemical industry, pharma, or laboratory chemical manufacturers.
• Maintain complete market knowledge of product-specific vendors/manufacturers for new product development. Implement efficient sourcing for monopoly products and alternative sources for business continuity.
• Manage solvents/dry chemical portfolios with large and small volumes in an efficient manner.
• Ensure timely delivery from suppliers and contract manufacturers without compromising quality and policy.
• Be responsible for RFI/RFQ processes, analyze, and finalize prices with facts and negotiation.
• Have knowledge of custom duties for major chemical categories and procedures for material clearance in coordination with clearing agents.
• Maintain complete knowledge of the vendor approval process as per company policy and SOP.
• Handle and maintain sourcing and procurement-related SOPs and procurement records for internal and external audits.
• Work closely with marketing/product teams to develop new products, optimize raw material sources, and reduce supply risk/cost.
• Negotiate and establish supply agreements with the help of the legal department to ensure competitive raw material pricing and service levels.
• Monitor crude oil prices in India and international markets, analyze the impact on solvents and commodities, and make decisions to cover materials at lower levels.
• Work closely with SCM for monthly planning, finance for budgeting and supplier payments, QA for material approval, and with external suppliers.
• Be flexible with working hours to accommodate interactions with collaborators worldwide.
  

Requirements

• Preferably a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in science, with a diploma in materials management.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of working experience in sourcing and procurement of raw materials/packing materials from medium-scale chemical industries or laboratory chemicals.
• Knowledge of local procurement, local tax regulations, and exposure to import/export processes.
• Specialized knowledge of the commodity market and metal derivatives.
• High proficiency in English (verbal and written).
• Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies and supplier management.
• Expertise in procurement spend analysis, sourcing, supplier, contract management systems, and ERP.
• Developed interpersonal skills to work in an inclusive environment and build positive relationships.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.