Procurement Specialist-Chemical

Aquachemie Middle East Fze; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EcoChemie in Chennai seeks a Procurement Specialist to manage procurement operations, supplier development, and PO execution. You will coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to ensure timely delivery and compliance.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in chemical procurement, strong negotiation and vendor-management skills, and hands-on SAP/ERP experience. The role involves liaising with R&D, Sales, and Finance to support new product development and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, or SCM required.
• 5–10 years of procurement, sourcing in chemical/manufacturing industry preferred.
• Hands-on experience with SAP/ERP systems mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement operations, supplier development and PO execution for EcoChemie.
• Coordinate new product development sourcing with R&D and sales teams.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and supplier contracts per policy.
• Ensure POs are entered in SAP/ERP and tracked for timely delivery.
• Provide COAs, TDS, and MSDS support for products.
• Maintain supplier agreements and ISO-compliant documentation.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Education

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

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Role & responsibilities

The Procurement Specialist will play a key role in managing procurement operations, supplier development, and purchase order execution for EcoChemie. This position will also support new product development initiatives and ensure smooth coordination between suppliers, internal teams, and sales operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. New Product Development (Chemicals)

• Support the development of new products to meet market and customer requirements.
• Work closely with R&D and Sales teams to source and qualify new raw materials.

2. Supplier Development & Management

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers for existing and upcoming products.
• Establish long-term supplier relationships to ensure reliability, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and supply contracts in line with company policies.

3. Purchase Order & Procurement Management

• Prepare, finalize, and validate Purchase Orders (POs) in SAP/ERP system.
• Ensure timely order placement, acknowledgment, and delivery tracking.
• Maintain accurate procurement records in compliance with internal audit and ISO standards.

4. Sales & Technical Coordination

• Handle sales inquiries from internal stakeholders for the assigned region.
• Coordinate with Sales and Technical teams to resolve customer technical queries.
• Provide support in obtaining and sharing COAs, TDS, and MSDS for new and existing products.

5. Quote and Sample Management

• Follow up on quotations and samples with suppliers to meet project deadlines.
• Ensure proper documentation and communication of pricing and product information.

6. Payment, Logistics & Documentation

• Coordinate with Finance and Logistics teams to resolve supplier payment and shipment-related issues.
• Ensure import/export documentation and statutory compliance for inbound/outbound shipments.

7. Supplier Agreements & Compliance

• Draft and maintain supplier agreements as per company procurement policy.
• Ensure adherence to ISO procedures and maintain supply chain-related documentation.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in chemical procurement, sourcing, roles (preferably in the chemical or manufacturing industry).
• Hands-on experience with SAP or other ERP systems is mandatory.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.
• Knowledge of import/export documentation and local procurement regulations preferred.

Reporting To

• Administrative Reporting: Head EcoChemie India
• Functional Reporting: Supply Chain Head Corporate Office, UAE