Manager - Strategic Procurement - Manufacturing/Chemicals

- Rich Experience in New Product Development, Supplier Evaluations as per quality norms, Internal as well as External Audit handling, Process improvements, Manufacturing Engineering & Quality Assurance at supplier end.

- Lead New Product Development right from assessing market, scout vendors, qualify according to process, negotiate, and execute long term agreement for flawless procurement

- Executing sourcing strategies for different product categories while integrating all processes to reduce cost significantly and meet important performance metrics.

- Understanding of the intricacies of establishing a long term working relationship with suppliers of raw materials to further the profit model of the organization.

- Effectively manage supplier interactions, negotiate contracts, prices, and timelines in line with the short and long term goals of the organization.

- Strong deep domain knowledge on sourcing of Lubricants, Paints & Coatings, and Chemicals and connections across the globe with top chemical manufacturing companies

- Manager supplier on-site visits to conduct Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly business reviews, to identify new ideas to improve business & long term relationship.

- To keep abreast of industry and market trends and best practices

- Develop yearly and quarterly raw material budgeting for product cost contribution

- Negotiate and formalize legal contracts with suppliers

- Leading the development and implementation of key sourcing projects

- Deploy RM Localization and Value Engineering Initiatives to sustain & improve business profitability

- Drive and implement commercial initiatives, supplier productivity, e-Sourcing and VE initiatives in collaboration with various stakeholders

- Conduct market research and collect information of suppliers and handle cross functional projects and support business goals and objectives.