Assistant Purchase Manager - Procurement - Chemical

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage the end-to-end procurement process for chemical raw materials and packaging materials.

- Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable vendors and suppliers based on quality, cost, capacity, and delivery capabilities.

- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, quality standards, and delivery schedules with suppliers.

- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate procurement to ensure timely material availability and avoid stock-outs.

- Coordinate with Production, Quality, Stores, Finance, and other internal teams to align procurement with business requirements.

- Raise and manage Purchase Orders (POs) and ensure accurate procurement documentation.

- Track supplier deliveries and follow up on pending orders to ensure adherence to committed timelines.

- Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, including quality, delivery, pricing, and responsiveness.

- Maintain accurate procurement records and support cost optimization and process improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- Master's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.

- 5+ years of experience in procurement/purchase, preferably within the chemical, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, FMCG, or related industry.

- Experience in sourcing chemical raw materials and/or packaging materials is preferred.

- Strong vendor development and price negotiation skills.

- Good understanding of procurement processes, inventory management, and purchase documentation.