Category Lead- Raw Material

Samsonite Group APAC & Middle East; Nashik District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsonite Group APAC & Middle East seeks a seasoned Procurement professional in Nashik, India, to drive material sourcing for plastics and engineering polymers. You will lead price negotiations, supplier evaluation, and process improvements while coordinating with logistics to ensure a robust supply chain.

The role requires 5–8 years in materials procurement, strong vendor-management skills, and proficiency in MS-Office and ERP.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering or Graduation in any discipline.
• 5-8 years of experience in Materials/Procurement.
• Strong negotiation and vendor-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate department activities in line with policy and ensure alignment.
• Monitor procurement of raw materials per market demand.
• Cost optimization through price negotiation and alternate sourcing.
• Procurement of PP, ABS, PC and other engineering polymers; global/local sourcing.
• Ensure smooth inbound and outbound logistics; maintain Inventory Turn Ratio (ITR).
• Maintain documentation like QMS and related SCM certifications.
• Oversee outsourcing activities of plastic molding.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Analytical abilities

Education

Diploma/Engineering or Graduation

Tools

MS-Office

ERP

Job description

Who we are:

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

About Us

Who we are: Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES / ACTIVITIES OF THIS JOB (list not more than 10 items)

Coordination

• Overall department coordination.Ensure all department activities are in line as per specified policy.
• Close monitoring of procurement for raw material as per market demand.

Cost Optimization

• Cost optimization through Price Negotiation, alternate source, value engineering, new development, process optimization.

Procurement

• Experience working in ERP environment.
• Procurement of Plastic raw material like PP, ABS, PC and other Engineering Polymer. Overall exposure of local and international market.
• Knowledge of Aluminium and steel tube sourcing.
• Polyester fabric sourcing will be added advantages.
• Ensure smooth supply chain from inbound logistic to out bound logistic.
• Focus on inventory management, maintain the Inventory Turn Ratio (ITR).
• Maintain documentation like QMS and other associated certification for SCM.
• Outsourcing activity of Plastic molding.

Value Engineering … by changing the raw material source. Overall cost optimization of product.

Education

Diploma in Engineering or Graduation in any discipline

Experience Requirements

• 5 - 8 years of experience.
• Experience of working in Materials Dept for RM procurement.
• Strong Negotiation Skills
• Analytical Abilities and Vendor Management

Mobility/Travel

Yes

Computer Skills

MS-Office, ERP

Language

Spoken & Written communication in English, Hindi, Marathi.

About The Team

Why you'll love working here:

• Our employees matter. As a people-focused business, we work hard to provide meaningful rewards and development opportunities for our employees, recognizing performance, and creating a supportive working environment for them, wherever they are based.
• Vibrant culture. We are committed to a diverse and rich culture, welcoming people from all walks of life. Our long-standing commitment to culture and inclusion empowers us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.
• Socially responsible. We want to minimize our products' impact on the environment and help create positive journeys worldwide. We do this by creating the best products using the most sustainable and innovative materials, methods, and models.

What We Value

At Samsonite, we do more than create the bags that move with our consumer, we inspire and celebrate the moments that move them. We believe we have a responsibility to the world in how we operate, the products we sell, the communities where we live and work, and how we treat the people we employ. We're as diverse as travel itself, and like travel, your journey with Samsonite presents the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and explore your passions. This is why we offer various paths for professionals and celebrate the knowledge and skills they bring to our team. We are committed to a respectful workplace that allows our team members to bring their best selves to the workplace daily.

Samsonite is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.