Purchasing Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement & execute procurement strategies aligned with company goals.

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers

  for high-quality chemicals, solvents, lab equipment, and packaging materials. 
• Manage procurement processes including

  RFQs, purchase orders, and contract management.

• Ensure all purchases comply with

  industry regulations

  and maintain documentation for audits.
• Establish and maintain vendor relationships, perform

  supplier audits

  , and assess performance on quality, price, lead time, and service.
• Analyze market trends and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising on

  purity standards or compliance

  .
• Coordinate with

  production,

  QA/QC, R&D, and warehouse teams

  for real-time demand planning and inventory control.
• Track market trends, price fluctuations, and lead-time changes for key raw materials.
• Ensure procurement compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to forecast demand and plan purchases.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier information.
• Use ERP systems to streamline procurement processes and maintain full traceability.
• Implement and maintain procurement KPIs to evaluate operational efficiency and its performance. viz:-  [On-time Delivery from Suppliers,  Procurement Cost Savings (YoY),  Vendor Lead Time Compliance,  Purchase Order Accuracy, Supplier Defect Rate / Quality Rejections, Number of Approved Strategic Vendors,  Stockout Incidents due to Procurement Delays, Contract Compliance Rate,  Cycle Time for Procurement Process].

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in

  Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Administration

  ; Postgraduate or certifications (CIPS, CPM) preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement or purchasing, ideally in

  chemical, pharmaceutical, or scientific product industries

  .
• Strong knowledge of

  chemical and lab-grade material sourcing

  , vendor evaluation, and global compliance requirements.
• Excellent negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple suppliers and timelines.
• Proficiency with procurement software and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques and a dexterity in “reading” the market