GM/Senior Manager - Purchase - Plastic/Polymer Granules

Reporting to: Head - Supply Chain

Job Responsibilities:

- Price negotiations and Sourcing strategies of variety of Plastic/ Polymer Granules from Local & International Petrochemical Companies.

- Procurement of Plastic/ Polymer Granules l to meet marketing and production requirement

- Development of vendors for all Plastic/ Polymer Granules.

- Negotiation with Vendor for price, quality, and delivery schedule etc.

- To analyse the Pricing trends and consumption data for different packaging materials

- To maintain good knowledge of emerging packaging trends, innovations to ensure a constant flow of new ideas secure competitive advantage, through developing strong links with suppliers, Institutes of Packaging & Global packaging groups.

- Manage internal customer relationships with Supply chain, production and Marketing.

- Active involvement in Budgeting & Forecasting.

- On-going cost reduction projects as well as higher profit from Vendors.

Competencies:

- Strategic purchasing

- Negotiation, Relationship management

- Presentation / Communication skill

- Strong Analytical & Fundamental IT skill

- Financial aptitude and good business understanding

- Project management

- Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint. Exposure to ERP

- Knowledge of materials, suppliers.

- Managing Raw Material supply consistent with Low Inventory.

Qualification & Experience:

- BE/ Graduation in Polymer Science preferably with PG in Materials Management

- 12 to 18 years- experience in purchase from a Polymers industry

- Must have understanding and knowledge of Internal business, finance and Industry trends.

- Age not beyond 45 years