GM - Purchase - AgriChem/FMCG/Pharma

Client:

Our client is one of the leaders in Agro Chemical business, having strong presence in South America, Middle East, Africa and South East Asia. Diversified into Agro produce, Chemical, Engineering and Organic Division.

Position offered : GM-Purchase

Position based : Mumbai

Reporting to : Head-Purchase

Major Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain highly-effective supplier relationships on a global scale with the aims of driving cost efficiency, high quality products and timely deliveries for the assigned portfolio

- This is a global sourcing role and hence ideal / suitable candidate would be with an international exposure. Should have sourcing experience from China / other countries. International exposure is a must.

- Devise short, medium and long-term sourcing plans in establishing the strategic partnership relationships with the key suppliers with the ultimate goal to assure uncompromising quality and delivery at optimal cost

- Ensure regular and constructive data analysis, reports, reviews, evaluations and appraisals in the entire supply chain process to facilitate management’s informed decisions

- Provide creative solutions to complex problems by applying industry and customer knowledge coupled with sound judgment

- Ensure close coordination with the Product Development, Quality and Business Development teams to meet with the new product and client requirements

- Design and manage raw material and component procurement programs, including vendor selection and evaluation

- Drive for proactive and continuous efforts to improve the existing modes in reducing the lead times, costs with the ultimate goal to optimize the sourcing;

Desired Skills & Experience:

Job Requirements:

- Degree in Engineering is must and MBA preferred.

- Incumbent will need to add new vendors, save cost, should be aware of backward engineering system.

- A minimum of 15 years experience in procurement in chemical or related/Similar industry such as FMCG and Pharmaceutical with strategic sourcing background.

- Excellent business and customer orientation, strategic thinker and drive for excellence.

- A sound knowledge of ERP solutions and contemporary supply chain practices, SAP is must.