Procurement and Sourcing Manager - Specialty Chemicals

Scimplify; Hyderabad; Sur place; INR 1 000 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Scimplify is seeking a proactive Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager Sourcing with experience in specialty or bulk chemicals. You will identify and qualify suppliers, benchmark prices, prepare RFQs, and negotiate commercial terms to ensure competitive pricing and reliable supply.

You will work closely with Sales, Business Development and Operations to align sourcing with customer requirements and support business growth. Strong coordination and supplier management are essential for success.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or M.Sc. in Chemistry.

Responsabilités

• Identify potential chemical manufacturers, suppliers, and trading partners across domestic and international markets.
• Prepare and release RFQs, collect supplier quotations, compare proposals, and support supplier selection.
• Conduct price comparisons, analyze cost structures, track market trends, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, credit periods, MOQs, delivery timelines, and other commercial terms.
• Coordinate with partner factories and suppliers to assess production capabilities, capacity, lead times and orders.
• Collaborate with Sales, Business Development and Operations to understand customer requirements and provide sourcing solutions.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships, monitor quotations and orders, and track supplier performance.
• Assist in purchase planning, supplier onboarding, documentation, and order tracking.

Connaissances

RFQ management

Price benchmarking

Supplier evaluation

Commercial negotiations

Cross‑functional collaboration

Procurement

Supplier relationship management

Market research

Formation

B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering

M.Sc. in Chemistry

Description du poste

About the role

We are looking for a proactive and commercially driven Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager Sourcing with experience in specialty or bulk chemicals. The candidate will be responsible for identifying and qualifying suppliers, conducting price benchmarking, preparing RFQs, negotiating commercial terms, and coordinating with partner factories to ensure competitive pricing and reliable supply. The role involves close collaboration with Sales, Business Development, and Operations teams to support customer requirements, sourcing decisions, and business growth.

Key responsibilities

• Supplier Identification & Qualification: Identify potential chemical manufacturers, suppliers, and trading partners across domestic and international markets. Evaluate their capabilities, pricing, quality standards, and supply reliability.
• RFQ Management: Prepare and release Requests for Quotations (RFQs), collect supplier quotations, compare commercial proposals, and support supplier selection.
• Price Benchmarking & Cost Analysis: Conduct price comparisons, analyze cost structures, track market trends, and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Commercial Negotiations: Negotiate pricing, payment terms, credit periods, minimum order quantities, delivery timelines, and other commercial conditions.
• Partner Factory Coordination: Coordinate with partner factories and suppliers to assess production capabilities, capacity availability, lead times, and order fulfillment.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Business Development, and Operations teams to understand customer requirements and provide timely sourcing solutions.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, follow up on quotations and orders, and monitor supplier performance.
• Procurement Support: Assist in purchase planning, supplier onboarding, documentation, order tracking, and resolving supply‑related issues.
• Market Research: Track specialty and bulk chemical pricing, supplier developments, raw material trends, and alternative sourcing opportunities.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain supplier databases, quotation comparisons, sourcing reports, negotiation records, and procurement trackers.

Required qualification & experience

• B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or M.Sc. in Chemistry.
• 48 years of relevant experience in sourcing, procurement, or vendor development.
• Prior experience in the specialty chemicals or bulk chemicals industry is essential.
• Experience working with chemical manufacturers, trading companies, or chemical sourcing networks.
• Good understanding of chemical products, supplier capabilities, pricing structures, and commercial terms.
• Hands‑on experience with RFQs, price benchmarking, supplier evaluation, and commercial negotiations.
• Strong coordination, analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing requirements and work effectively with cross‑functional teams.