Manager - Purchase - Chemical

Purchase Manager -Chemical -MNC in Manesar

Our client is a MNC with operations over 40 countries, employing over 4000 employees.

The company is in the business of providing specialty chemical processes and equipment for a range of applications, including semiconductor, PCB and decorative /functional surface finishing industries

We have an opportunity for a PURCHASE MANAGER in their manufacturing facility in Manesar, off Gurgaon.

Reporting to the Operations Head, you will be

- Responsible for all raw material contracts; lead/ coordinate programs to minimize overall costs for the company and guard long term

- Manage the chemical commodity (bulk & specialty) procurement to support globally overseeing the chemical purchases across India and to develop a commodity strategy in line with global strategy.

- Ensure supplier quality and deliveries meet expectation and targets, provide market update to senior management, develop strategic relationship with key suppliers and plan for short, mid and long-term purchase strategies and follow up on critical initiatives

- Negotiate site-specific supply agreements for plant operations for assigned indirect categories that leverage site/business spend, provides price and supply protection, optimizes total cost of ownership (TCO), mitigates risk, and incorporates preferred terms/conditions through use of progressive contract methodologies that drive commercial excellence for the corporation

- Primary liaison to plant management for capital, indirect materials, and services spend. Enforces established policies and procedures including Corporate Governance policy and Delegation of Authority process

- Ensuring adherence to all SOX, internal audit, ISO, Responsible Care, REACH, and other compliance requirements within scope of control, administers qualification processes as applicable. Determine supplier requirements and certifications. Select, approve, develop, and managestrategic suppliers to meet cost and performance goals.

- Developing and managing supplier/vendor managed inventory (VMI) programs, working capital initiatives, inventory optimization programs, cycle time improvements, continuous improvement in procurement processes, and procurement/engineering collaboration

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry with business, finance, engineering or supply chain is preferred

Professional certification preferred

- 10+ years of experience in leading a small team, commodity management, strategic sourcing, spend management or supply chain function in a global manufacturing company

- Must demonstrate proven track record in managing change and delivering year-over-year value creation for the enterprise