Procurement Manager

Skillventory; Bangalore Rural; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillventory is seeking an experienced strategic sourcing leader to manage global sourcing activities for chemical commodities and raw materials, from category strategy through execution. You will build relationships with suppliers worldwide to secure optimal cost, quality and service while ensuring compliance with global standards.

Own the end-to-end order-to-delivery cycle, monitor supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement as the company scales.

Qualifications

• Experience leading global sourcing for chemical commodities and raw materials.
• Build relationships with suppliers worldwide to secure best cost, quality, and service.
• Strong negotiation and contract finalization skills.
• Proactive problem solving and risk management in sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage global sourcing activities for chemical commodities and raw materials from category strategy through execution.
• Build and nurture relationships with key suppliers worldwide, securing optimal cost, quality, and service.
• Evaluate suppliers on performance, cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and compliance with global standards.
• Negotiate and finalize contracts with favorable terms, pricing structures, and risk protections.
• Track market trends and inform strategy to spot opportunities early.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

End-to-End Operations

Contract Negotiation

Supplier Relationship Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing

• Lead and manage global sourcing activities for chemical commodities and raw materials,

from category strategy through execution.

• Build and nurture relationships with key suppliers worldwide, securing the best possible

combination of cost, quality, and service.

• Evaluate and assess suppliers on performance, cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and

compliance with global standards.

• Negotiate and finalize contracts, ensuring favorable commercial terms, pricing structures, and

risk protections.

• Track global market trends, emerging suppliers, and new technologies in the chemical

industry to spot opportunities early and inform strategy.

End-to-End Operations & Execution

• Own the full order-to-delivery cycle for sourced materials POs, logistics coordination,

documentation, and on-ground troubleshooting.

• Manage supplier performance day to day, ensuring on-time delivery, quality assurance, and

adherence to sustainability standards.

• Anticipate and resolve supply disruptions, quality issues, and shipment delays proactively,

without waiting to be told.

• Set up and continuously improve sourcing and procurement processes as the company scales

build the playbook, don't just follow one.

Preferred candidate profile

Cross-Functional & Strategic Impact

• Partner with R&D, Operations, and Finance to align sourcing decisions with product, cost,

and growth priorities.

• Work directly with the leadership team to shape sourcing strategy in line with company-wide

growth objectives.

• Bring a bias for action identify problems, propose solutions, and drive them to closure

independently.

Contact Details:

Name: Oorwasy Dahale
Email ID:[e-mail]