Asst. Manager / Dy. Manager – Materials (Raw Materials & Packing Materials)

Silox India Pvt Ltd; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Silox India Pvt Ltd is seeking Asst. Manager / Dy. Manager – Materials (Raw Materials & Packing Materials) to lead cost-effective procurement across sites, ensuring timely delivery and quality.

You will manage supplier development, plan procurement, conduct market analysis, and drive cost optimization while ensuring compliance with import regulations and internal policies. The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree (Chemical preferred) with 5–12 years of experience in materials procurement

Qualifications

• Procurement of raw materials and packing materials.
• Vendor selection, negotiation, and supplier audits.
• Import procedures and government schemes knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Supply Planning to ensure uninterrupted production across sites.
• Cost optimization through market analysis and supplier negotiations.
• Compliance, audits, and documentation for procurement activities.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Vendor management

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Asst. Manager / Dy. Manager – Materials (Raw Materials & Packing Materials)

Job Purpose

To ensure cost-effective, timely, and quality procurement of raw materials, fuels, and packing materials across all sites by implementing efficient sourcing strategies, vendor development initiatives, and supply chain coordination.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Procurement & Supply Planning

• Manage procurement of raw materials, fuels, and packing materials to ensure uninterrupted production across all sites.
• Plan and schedule supplier deliveries to maintain optimal inventory levels and avoid shortages.
• Identify and develop new vendors to enhance supply reliability and cost competitiveness.
• Evaluate and monitor vendor performance to ensure quality, cost, and delivery standards are met.

3. Cost Optimization & Market Analysis

• Conduct market research and technical analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Implement sourcing strategies and negotiations to achieve procurement cost efficiencies.

4. Procurement Operations & Documentation

• Process indents, float inquiries, and evaluate quotations to ensure effective purchasing decisions.
• Prepare comparative statements and finalize purchase orders to maintain procurement transparency and control.

5. Compliance, Audits & Imports

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, statutory requirements, and audit standards to maintain governance.
• Support and participate in vendor audits, customer audits, and quality certifications to ensure adherence to standards.
• Manage import of raw materials under government schemes to optimize cost benefits and regulatory compliance.
• Ensuring uninterrupted material availability with limited storage capacity.
• Managing dynamic and volatile supply chain conditions.
• Balancing cost optimization with quality and reliability requirements.

Decisions

Decisions taken independently

• Selection of vendors and sourcing strategies.
• Pricing negotiations and cost optimization opportunities.
• Prioritization of procurement activities across the multiple sites.

Decisions requiring superior’s input

• Finalization of specifications and vendor selection for critical equipment.
• Approval of purchase orders and budgetary decisions.
• Escalation of major delays or quality issues.

Interactions

Internal Clients

Roles you need to interact with inside the organization to enable success in your day to day work

• Projects Department
• Operations Team
• Finance & Account

External Clients

Roles you need to interact with outside the organization to enable success in your day to day work

• Raw Materials and Packing Material suppliers
• Logistics and import / export service providers
• Negotiation Skills - Ability to achieve cost-effective procurement through effective vendor negotiations.
• Analytical Thinking - Ability to evaluate supplier data, costs, and technical specifications for decision making.
• Communication & Coordination - Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders across sites.

Dimension Skills

Financial Dimensions

• Contribution to cost savings and procurement efficiency for timely project execution.
• Impact on working capital through inventory control.

Other Dimensions

• Total Team Size: 2
• Number of Direct Reports: 1 – 2 Executives / GETs
• Number of Outsourced Employees: As applicable

Knowledge

Graduate in Engineering

Preferred: Chemical Engineer

Work Experience

5–12 years of experience in procurement of raw materials and packing materials

Familiarity with Standards

Familiarity with Sustainability, PSM, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS/ISO 45001 standards.

• Vendor development and supplier management
• Supply chain and procurement planning
• Cost analysis and budgeting
• Knowledge of import procedures and government schemes
• Technical understanding of raw materials suitability

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