Category Lead - Raw Material - Procurement

- Manage overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of procurement of - Chemicals, Process oil & Consumable

- Implement procurement strategies to maintain security of supply and optimum value for money

- Analyze market and delivery trends so as to modify procurement strategy for the category from time to time, in line with the evolving trends

- Establish, implement and follow the processes & procedures for delivering commercial and cost effective procuring process as per the policy and guidelines of the Organizations for the category

- Identify opportunities for improvement so as to add value for the category procurement process to continually drive performance and business results

- Develop key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to add value

- Perform all procurement and contracting activities including pre-qualification, negotiation and finalization of contracts / Purchase orders

- Negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain best price and service

- Identify cost reduction opportunities to achieve financial goals

- Conduct business review meetings with key stakeholders to assess risk, review future strategies, and identify potential cost down and improvement opportunities

- Provide periodic reporting for management on purchasing, controls and processes.

- Collaborate with planning Teams , Quality Team , to qualify sources , RM codes , trial production and support on time qualifications of parts and sources

- Accountable & Responsible for Business Continuity, Vendor Plant audits as applicable to support the growth of the Plants/Business .

Key Result Areas :

Pro Tip: Include 'responsibilities, not activities' (e.g. Ensuring timely procurement is a responsibility and follow up with procurement dept. for timely issuance of purchase order is an activity with no result. Highlight Key words

- Raw Material procurement of Reinforcement, Carbon black & fillers category of 65 M USD of Raw Materials from more than 75 + vendors and 50 + RM Codes .

- Procurement of raw materials , consistent with the Category Strategy and guidance .

- Work closely with Planning team to ensure Business Continuity efforts associated with RM supply outages collaborating with Global Category Teams & Quality /Technology and Plant teams

- Drive Continuous improvements - drive lean processes and coordinates with and support R&D / Plant technical

- Besides the operational role , lead continuous improvement efforts in the area of Strategic sourcing & Cost saving

- Actively participate in the Digitization Projects & implementation of smart tools.

- Actively contribute in the transition of Organization Construct - associated with RM Centralization with robust governance & Change Management Program in Place.

Work Experience:

- At least 5 to 8 years' experience in Procurement in a multinational company, preferably in the FMCG or Automotive industry.

- Exposure to lean methodologies, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvements, and Operations Planning.

- Ability to define , develop, and manage highly complex processes and to drive efficiency improvements

- Effective interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with people in variety functions within the organizations as well as with higher Mgmt team.

- Strong quantitative and analytical skills and ability to articulate complex issues

- Experienced in working in a matrix organization of businesses , understanding of business issues, metrics and customer value

- Demonstrated implementation or experience of any cost to serve model

- Worked in any ERP platform for Material management

- Experience in handling both local & international vendors

- Understanding of S&OP process is an added advantage