Senior Manager - Procurement

As a leading specialty chemicals group, LANXESS is looking for a Middle Management professional to join the Global Procurement and Logistics team at their Thane location. If the chemistry is right, you can be part of a team that speeds up sports, makes beverages last longer, adds more color to leisure time, and much more. In this role, you will be responsible for the procurement of engineering, technical goods, and general services up to the assigned value. This includes developing a systematic approach to cost savings in technical services and continuously improving respective strategies. You will benchmark technical services costs between production sites and the market, act as a procurement interface and coordinator between the site and the head office on finance, legal, and other functions. Additionally, you will support post PO activities internally as well as externally with suppliers and contractors. Your responsibilities will also include bringing technical know-how and experience into play for technical services, developing alternate vendors to enhance competition, lead negotiations for technical goods and general services procurement, and represent GPL in critical technical discussions and negotiations. You will be accountable for annual purchase orders/contracts for goods and services, track and convert repeated purchases to Min Max/ARC concept, and lead a range of activities associated with the procurement of technical goods and services. To be successful in this role, you should have a specific education background in BE Mechanical, at least 15 years of work experience, and possess special skills in negotiation, influencing ability, commercial acumen, effective communication, networking, legal knowledge, and industry market intelligence. Travel will be required as the base location is in Thane, Mumbai, with 50% travel to the Nagda site. LANXESS offers competitive compensation packages, including a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. Comprehensive benefits such as retirement plans, health programs, life insurance, and medical care are provided to support your financial security, health, and well-being. The company also values work-life balance and flexibility through the global Xwork program, which offers flexible working arrangements. LANXESS is committed to your professional and personal development, offering training and development opportunities through formal and informal learning. The company embraces diversity and welcomes individuals who commit to their values, believing that diverse perspectives enhance innovation and competitiveness. If you are a motivated professional with a background in procurement and a drive for continuous improvement, consider joining the LANXESS team!,