Head - Raw Material Purchase | Chemical Industry

Michael Page; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership opportunity

Role with strategic input

Job summary

A large organization in the chemical industry is seeking a Head - Raw Material Purchase in Mumbai. The role entails developing sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier performance for raw materials. Ideal candidates should possess 20-25 years of procurement experience in the manufacturing or chemical sector, with strong leadership and analytical skills. The position offers an opportunity for strategic leadership and significant influence over procurement operations.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for raw materials.
• Negotiate contracts and maintain supplier relationships.
• Monitor market trends for cost savings and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Manage supplier performance and compliance issues.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and regulations.
• Analyze procurement data for improvement opportunities.
• Lead and mentor the procurement team.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or Supply Chain

MBA in Materials Management or Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Advanced Excel

Job description

• 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.