Assistant Manager- Sriperumbudur

Kanchipuram - India

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary:

The Procurement Lead plays a strategic role in advancing procurement excellence within a fast-paced manufacturing environment specializing in specialty chemicals coatings and construction materials. This position is central to securing high-quality raw materials while driving cost efficiency supply chain resilience and full regulatory compliance. By cultivating strategic supplier relationships and leading a high-performing team across India the Procurement Lead directly contributes to innovation operational continuity and sustainable business growth. The role demands a unique blend of technical expertise analytical precision and leadership capability to deliver measurable impact across the supply chain.

Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end procurement for critical raw materials including resins epoxies polyurethanes solvents pigments fillers sealants bitumen fibers and specialty additives.
Identify assess and onboard qualified domestic and international suppliers ensuring alignment with quality sustainability and delivery benchmarks.
Develop and execute long-term supplier partnerships through competitive contract negotiations and value-based agreements.
Proactively mitigate supply risks using supplier diversification dual-sourcing strategies and comprehensive contingency planning.
Drive data-informed cost reduction initiatives that maintain material quality and performance standards.
Optimize inventory levels by aligning procurement activities with production schedules lead times and material shelf life requirements.
Monitor global raw material price trends and provide timely insights to support strategic sourcing decisions.
Ensure all incoming materials meet technical safety environmental and regulatory standards including VOC limits and hazardous chemical handling protocols.
Collaborate with R&D and Quality teams to define material specifications validate new materials and support product innovation.
Maintain compliance with import/export regulations for chemicals and sensitive materials across key markets.
Partner with Operations Finance Logistics and R&D teams to align procurement strategies with broader business goals.
Establish and manage KPIs and real-time dashboards to track supplier performance cost savings and procurement efficiency.
Lead strategic procurement planning sessions and deliver actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
Build mentor and lead a high-performing procurement team across multiple locations in India defining roles responsibilities and performance expectations.

Requirements

Requirements:

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E/) in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
810 years of procurement experience in the specialty chemicals coatings or construction chemicals industry.
Proven experience with SAP procurement modules.
In-depth technical understanding of resins epoxies polyurethanes pigments fillers solvents sealants and industrial coatings raw materials.
Demonstrated success in supplier negotiation cost optimization risk mitigation and global sourcing.
Track record of leading and developing cross-functional teams across multiple geographies.
Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to apply data-driven insights to procurement strategy and decision-making.
Exceptional communication negotiation and stakeholder management abilities particularly when engaging with international suppliers and senior executives.

Required Skills:

Summary: The Procurement Lead plays a strategic role in advancing procurement excellence within a fast-paced manufacturing environment specializing in specialty chemicals coatings and construction materials. This position is central to securing high-quality raw materials while driving cost efficiency supply chain resilience and full regulatory compliance. By cultivating strategic supplier relationships and leading a high-performing team across India the Procurement Lead directly contributes to innovation operational continuity and sustainable business growth. The role demands a unique blend of technical expertise analytical precision and leadership capability to deliver measurable impact across the supply chain. Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end procurement for critical raw materials including resins epoxies polyurethanes solvents pigments fillers sealants bitumen fibers and specialty additives. Identify assess and onboard qualified domestic and international suppliers ensuring alignment with quality sustainability and delivery benchmarks. Develop and execute long-term supplier partnerships through competitive contract negotiations and value-based agreements. Proactively mitigate supply risks using supplier diversification dual-sourcing strategies and comprehensive contingency planning. Drive data-informed cost reduction initiatives that maintain material quality and performance standards. Optimize inventory levels by aligning procurement activities with production schedules lead times and material shelf life requirements. Monitor global raw material price trends and provide timely insights to support strategic sourcing decisions. Ensure all incoming materials meet technical safety environmental and regulatory standards including VOC limits and hazardous chemical handling protocols. Collaborate with R&D and Quality teams to define material specifications validate new materials and support product innovation. Maintain compliance with import/export regulations for chemicals and sensitive materials across key markets. Partner with Operations Finance Logistics and R&D teams to align procurement strategies with broader business goals. Establish and manage KPIs and real-time dashboards to track supplier performance cost savings and procurement efficiency. Lead strategic procurement planning sessions and deliver actionable recommendations to senior leadership. Build mentor and lead a high-performing procurement team across multiple locations in India defining roles responsibilities and performance expectations. Requirements Requirements: Bachelor of Engineering (B.E/) in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. 810 years of experience in the specialty chemicals coatings or construction chemicals industry. Proven experience with SAP procurement -depth technical understanding of resins epoxies polyurethanes pigments fillers solvents sealants and industrial coatings raw materials. Demonstrated success in supplier negotiation cost optimization risk mitigation and global sourcing. Track record of leading and developing cross-functional teams across multiple geographies. Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to apply data-driven insights to procurement strategy and decision-making. Exceptional communication negotiation and stakeholder management abilities particularly when engaging with international suppliers and senior executives.

Summary:

Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end procurement for critical raw materials including resins epoxies polyurethanes solvents pigments fillers sealants bitumen fibers and specialty additives.
Identify assess and onboard qualified domestic and international suppliers ensuring alignment with quality sustainability and delivery benchmarks.
Develop and execute long-term supplier partnerships through competitive contract negotiations and value-based agreements.
Proactively mitigate supply risks using supplier diversification dual-sourcing strategies and comprehensive contingency planning.
Drive data-informed cost reduction initiatives that maintain material quality and performance standards.
Optimize inventory levels by aligning procurement activities with production schedules lead times and material shelf life requirements.
Monitor global raw material price trends and provide timely insights to support strategic sourcing decisions.
Ensure all incoming materials meet technical safety environmental and regulatory standards including VOC limits and hazardous chemical handling protocols.
Collaborate with R&D and Quality teams to define material specifications validate new materials and support product innovation.
Maintain compliance with import/export regulations for chemicals and sensitive materials across key markets.
Partner with Operations Finance Logistics and R&D teams to align procurement strategies with broader business goals.
Establish and manage KPIs and real-time dashboards to track supplier performance cost savings and procurement efficiency.
Lead strategic procurement planning sessions and deliver actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
Build mentor and lead a high-performing procurement team across multiple locations in India defining roles responsibilities and performance expectations.

Requirements

Requirements:

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E/) in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
810 years of procurement experience in the specialty chemicals coatings or construction chemicals industry.
Proven experience with SAP procurement modules.
In-depth technical understanding of resins epoxies polyurethanes pigments fillers solvents sealants and industrial coatings raw materials.
Demonstrated success in supplier negotiation cost optimization risk mitigation and global sourcing.
Track record of leading and developing cross-functional teams across multiple geographies.
Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to apply data-driven insights to procurement strategy and decision-making.
Exceptional communication negotiation and stakeholder management abilities particularly when engaging with international suppliers and senior executives.

Required Skills: