Lead - Procurement - Chemical & Dyes

Description:

Lead - Chemical Procurement

This role requires 12+ years of progressive experience, primarily focused on Chemicals, Dyes, and Auxiliaries within the Textile or related process industry.

Core Responsibilities:

- Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: Lead the end-to-end sourcing process, aggressively negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts for specialty chemicals, and deliver significant cost savings against annual targets.

- Supplier & Risk Management: Develop, manage, and audit a robust base of global and domestic suppliers. Conduct continuous market research and analysis to track commodity prices and mitigate supply chain risks effectively.

- Quality & Compliance: Ensure all procured materials meet quality specifications and strictly comply with international regulations (e.g., REACH, GOTS), leading our sustainable procurement initiatives.

- Inter-Departmental Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Planning, and Quality teams to accurately forecast demand and optimize inventory strategy.