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Head - Raw Material Purchase | Chemical Industry

Mumbai Permanent INR6,000,000 - INR6,500,000 per year View Job Description
The Head - Raw Material Purchase will oversee the procurement of raw materials, ensuring optimal sourcing strategies and supplier management for the chemical industry. This role is based in Mumbai and requires expertise in procurement and supply chain within the chemical sector.
  • Only candidates with direct procurement experience in Chemical Industry
  • Only candidates with 20yrs+ experience of procurement

About Our Client

The employer is a large organization in the chemical industry. They focus on delivering quality products and maintaining efficient supply chain operations.

Job Description

  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies for raw materials to meet business requirements.
  • Negotiate contracts and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure cost efficiency and quality.
  • Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and risk mitigation in raw material procurement.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to forecast material needs and ensure timely availability of raw materials.
  • Manage supplier performance and address any issues related to quality, delivery, or compliance.
  • Ensure adherence to procurement policies, regulations, and ethical standards.
  • Analyse procurement data to identify areas for improvement and present actionable insights to leadership.
  • Lead and mentor the procurement team to achieve operational excellence.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head - Raw Material Purchase should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or Supply Chain (MBA in Materials Management or Supply Chain preferred).
  • 20-25 years of experience in raw material procurement, preferably in manufacturing or chemical industries.
  • Strong knowledge of raw materials relevant to the business
  • Expertise in supplier negotiation cost benchmarking and global sourcing.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and advanced Excel or procurement tools.
  • Excellent analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, Negotiation Skills

What's on Offer

  • Leadership opportunity
  • A role that offers leadership responsibilities and strategic input.



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Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Procurement Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Mumbai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-042026-6995454

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