Procurement Manager

RBL Natural Resources; Udaipur District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

RBL Natural Resources is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead strategic procurement of raw materials and chemicals in a manufacturing setting. You will drive cost reductions, manage supplier relationships, and coordinate with QA/R&D for approvals while ensuring timely material availability.

The role requires 4–5 years of relevant experience, strong negotiation skills, ERP proficiency, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of procurement experience in chemicals or related manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and MS Excel.
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and alternate sourcing for major raw materials and chemicals.
• Develop long-term procurement plans and supply arrangements.
• Analyse market trends, price movements, availability and supply risks.
• Procure chemicals, minerals, solvents and other raw materials per approved specs.
• Coordinate with QC/QA and R&D for supplier approvals and quality documentation.
• Negotiate terms including credit periods, payments, and delivery terms.
• Monitor stock levels, lead times, and ensure timely availability to avoid stoppages.
• Track vendor performance and implement corrective actions when needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Market knowledge

Manufacturing know-how

Vendor development

ERP systems

MS Excel

Problem solving

Pressure handling

Education

Bachelor's in Eng/Chem/Commerce/SCM

MBA/PGDM in SCM

Procurement Certification

Tools

ERP: SAP/Oracle/Tally

MS Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities A. Strategic Procurement

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, alternate sourcing and process improvement.
• Develop long-term procurement plans for major raw materials and chemicals.
• Analyse market trends, price movements, availability and supply risks.
• Develop alternate sources for critical and imported materials to reduce dependency on single vendors.
• Negotiate annual rate contracts, bulk purchase agreements and long-term supply arrangements.

B. Raw Material & Chemical Procurement

• Procure chemicals, minerals, additives, solvents, process chemicals and other raw materials as per approved specifications.
• Ensure procurement is carried out strictly as per approved quality specifications and technical requirements.
• Evaluate imported as well as domestic sourcing opportunities.

C. Vendor Management

• Identify, evaluate and develop new suppliers.
• Conduct vendor assessment based on quality, price, capacity, financial strength, delivery performance and statutory compliance.
• Negotiate credit periods, payment terms, freight, insurance, taxes and other commercial conditions.
• Take corrective action against vendors with poor quality or delivery performance.

D. Cost Control & Negotiation

• Obtain and analyse competitive quotations from multiple vendors.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, freight, credit period, MOQ and other commercial terms.
• Prepare comparative statements and commercial evaluations.

E. Purchase Planning & Inventory Management

• Coordinate with Production, Stores, Planning and Finance for procurement requirements.
• Ensure timely availability of materials to avoid production stoppages.
• Monitor stock levels, reorder levels, lead times and consumption patterns.
• Monitor slow-moving and non-moving inventory and coordinate corrective action.

F. Purchase Order & Commercial Management

• Prepare purchase orders with correct specifications, quantities, rates, taxes, delivery terms and payment terms.
• Track pending deliveries and coordinate with vendors for timely dispatch.

G. Quality & Technical Coordination

• Work closely with QC/QA and R&D for approval of new vendors and materials.
• Ensure samples are obtained and tested before regular procurement wherever required.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding technical specifications, COA, MSDS/SDS and other quality documentation.
• Ensure rejected materials are returned/replaced promptly.
• Develop supplier quality improvement programmed for critical materials.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Purchase cost savings / cost reduction
• Purchase price variance
• Chemicals timely availability
• Vendor delivery performance
• Vendor quality/rejection percentage
• Inventory turnover
• Development of alternate vendors
• Credit period improvement
• Procurement cycle time
• Contract compliance
• Reduction in obsolete/slow-moving inventory
• Overall procurement budget adherence

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
• Excellent knowledge of chemical/raw material markets.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and material specifications.
• Strong vendor development and relationship management skills.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP/Oracle/Tally or similar ERP.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and procurement MIS.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage urgent production requirements.

Educational Qualification Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, or related field.

Preferred:

• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Operations or Finance.
• Certification in Supply Chain/Procurement Management is an added advantage.

Experience Profile:

Preferably 4 - 5 years of procurement experience, with substantial exposure to: Specialty chemicals, Minerals/mineral processing, Industrial chemicals, Packaging materials, Imports Experience in a plant-based manufacturing environment will be preferred.