- Raw Material (RM) Sourcing & Procurement Leadership

- Lead the procurement of all chemical raw materials across domestic and international markets.

- Develop category-wise sourcing strategies covering pricing, supplier footprint, risk, and material availability.

- Ensure timely availability of raw materials with optimal inventory levels aligned with production plans.

- Negotiate contracts and long-term agreements ensuring best value, quality, and supply security.

Supplier Development & Relationship Management:

- Build and maintain strategic relationships with global and regional suppliers.

- Identify new suppliers, evaluate capabilities, and lead supplier qualification in coordination with Quality & R&D.

- Drive supplier performance metrics including OTIF, quality compliance, reliability, and cost improvement.

- Conduct supplier audits and risk assessments for critical RM categories.

Cost Management & Commercial Excellence:

- Lead annual cost-reduction, negotiation, and value-engineering initiatives

- Track commodity market trends (crude, olefins, specialty intermediates) and translate insights into procurement decisions.

- Build negotiation strategies and secure competitive pricing through contracts, hedging (if applicable), e-auctions, and volume leverage.

- Drive year-on-year cost optimization projects without compromising quality or reliability. Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Work closely with Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and Finance to align supply, specifications, and cost.

- Partner with R&D for alternative raw material assessments, re-formulation opportunities, and value engineering initiatives.

- Coordinate with Logistics for import planning, customs clearance, and global shipping efficiencies.

Risk Management & Business Continuity:

Develop a robust risk management framework covering:

- single-source vulnerabilities

- geopolitical and supply chain disruptions

- import dependencies

- price volatility

- Build dual sourcing strategies and long-term supply agreements for critical materials.

- Ensure business continuity planning for key RM categories.

Process Excellence & Compliance:

- Standardize and strengthen procurement processes, policies, and SOPs.

- Ensure strict compliance with regulatory norms, REACH, quality certifications, and ethical procurement standards.

- Drive the adoption of procurement digital tools, analytics dashboards, and ERP integration (SAP or similar).

- Ensure timely closure of POs, contracts, and vendor documentation.

Leadership & Team Development:

- Lead and mentor the raw material procurement team across multiple sites.

- Set performance goals, build capabilities, and create a high-performance culture.

- Champion collaboration with global teams to leverage scale and best practices.

Competence Essential Education:

- B. Tech / B.E. in Chemical Engineering preferred + MBA is an advantage

Work Experience:

- 1825 years with strong expertise in global and domestic chemical raw material procurement

Knowledge:

- Should have Lead procurement of more than 2500 Cr.

- Should have experience of procuring 300+ raw materials.

- Deep understanding of chemical raw materials, intermediates, value chains and global commodity markets.

- Expertise in import procurement, international logistics, and global sourcing.

- Experience with procurement systems

Skills:

- Strong commercial acumen and proven contract negotiation skills.

- Analytical thinker with strong decision-making capability.

- High integrity, compliance orientation, and stakeholder management skills.

- Global procurement experience