Associate Procurement Manager

ABOUT YOUR ROLE:

Reporting to the SR Procurement Manager and based at our Gurgaon HO you will lead strategic sourcing initiatives for the Indian market for assigned categories . Your mandate includes full-lifecycle category ownership of HVC items such as Graphics specialty Tapes and niche portfolios. Key priorities involve scouting and qualifying technology-driven partners while managing the comprehensive execution of toller operations. You will be responsible for designing strategic ecosystem roadmaps partnering with R&D and PLT to onboard new technology optimizing TCO and conducting complex commercial negotiations to secure long-term business objectives.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

STRATEGIC CATEGORY & HVC PORTFOLIO LEADERSHIP

• End-to-End Category Sourcing: Drive full-lifecycle procurement strategies for Graphics  Tape solutions and high-value portfolios ensuring robust supply security and optimized cost structures.

• Partner Scouting & Qualification: Execute proactive identification and evaluation of alternative global and regional raw material sources to mitigate risk and enhance business continuity for HVC portfolios.

• Toller Operations Management: Direct the comprehensive execution and lifecycle management of toll coating partners focused on delivering finished and semi-finished specialty materials.

• Ecosystem Roadmap Design: Collaborate with leadership to build a resilient agile network of strategic suppliers and tolling partners capable of scaling with New Product Introductions (NPI).

TECHNICAL SOURCING & COMMERCIAL NEGOTIATION

• Technology Onboarding: Work alongside R&D and PLT to identify commercialized technologies performing technical capability audits and qualifying new supplier ecosystems for the business.

• Complex Commercial Execution: Command complex negotiations involving Raw Material Indexing (RMI) tolling structures yield-loss agreements and long-term volume commitments to drive value.

• Performance & Compliance Monitoring: Establish and track KPIs for partners to ensure continuous improvements in yield optimization lead-time reduction TCO and quality governance.

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL ALIGNMENT & GOVERNANCE

• Internal Stakeholder Synergy: Synchronize with regional and global category heads to ensure that external supply and tolling capacity are perfectly aligned with commercial demand forecasts.

• Operational Governance: Facilitate formal Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and audits with key suppliers and tollers to ensure accountability and drive collaborative innovation.

Qualifications :

• Education: Technical degree (B.E. / ) or similar background; a postgraduate qualification (MBA) specializing in Operations Global Trade or Supply Chain is preferred.

• Professional Experience: At least five years of relevant background in strategic sourcing category management or partner development. 

• Analytical & Commercial Skills: Strong focus on business outcomes with the capacity to evaluate Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and implement data-driven efficiency improvements.

• Influence & Relationship Management: Outstanding communication abilities with a track record of partnering effectively with R&D PLT and senior leadership to drive results.

• Governance & Contracts: Comprehensive knowledge of legal frameworks including Master Service Agreements (MSAs) NDAs and standard commercial language.

• Technical Literacy: Competency in modern ERP systems and advanced data visualization or analysis using tools like Google Workspace .

Additional Information :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time