Procurement Specialist Industrial Water Treatment Process Chemical

Naukri Expert Assist; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,100,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Naukri Expert Assist in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, seeks an experienced Procurement Specialist to oversee strategic sourcing, supplier development, procurement operations and commercial coordination for its industrial water treatment and process chemicals businesses.

The ideal candidate should have chemical procurement experience, strong supplier management, negotiation and ERP skills, including exposure to SAP or similar systems, with a proven track record of driving cost efficiencies in a regulated

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Supply Chain Management.
• 5–10 years of relevant procurement experience in the chemical industry.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of supplier identification, commercial negotiations and procurement operations.
• Good communication, analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, onboard manufacturers, authorized distributors, importers and suppliers of industrial water treatment and specialty chemicals.
• Develop and maintain a reliable supplier network across domestic and international markets.
• Negotiate product pricing, payment terms, credit periods, minimum order quantities and delivery timelines.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including RFQs, quotation evaluation, purchase orders and delivery tracking.
• Prepare, process and release purchase orders through SAP or other ERP systems.
• Monitor inventory availability, procurement lead times, demand forecasts and stock levels.
• Coordinate with R&D, Technical and Sales teams for product development, sampling and technical approvals.
• Obtain and verify product specifications, COA, TDS and SDS/MSDS.
• Coordinate with Finance, Logistics and Sales teams for supplier payments, imports/exports and shipment documentation.
• Manage supplier agreements, rate contracts and supplier performance evaluations.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities, alternative sourcing options and procurement process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Indian statutory requirements, chemical handling standards and company policies.

Job description

Procurement Specialist Industrial Water Treatment & Process Chemicals

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Department: Supply Chain / Procurement
Experience: 5–10 Years
Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Supply Chain Management
Reporting To: Head – Procurement

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to manage strategic sourcing, supplier development, procurement operations and commercial coordination for our industrial water treatment and process chemicals business.

The ideal candidate should have relevant experience in chemical procurement, specialty chemicals, industrial water treatment chemicals or chemical manufacturing, along with strong supplier management, negotiation and ERP skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and onboard manufacturers, authorized distributors, importers and suppliers of industrial water treatment and specialty process chemicals.
• Develop and maintain a reliable supplier network across domestic and international markets.
• Negotiate product pricing, payment terms, credit periods, minimum order quantities and delivery timelines.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including RFQs, quotation evaluation, purchase orders and delivery tracking.
• Prepare, process and release purchase orders through SAP or other ERP systems.
• Monitor inventory availability, procurement lead times, demand forecasts and stock levels.
• Coordinate with R&D, Technical and Sales teams for product development, sampling and technical approvals.
• Obtain and verify product specifications, Certificates of Analysis (COA), Technical Data Sheets (TDS) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS).
• Coordinate with Finance, Logistics and Sales teams for supplier payments, imports, exports and shipment documentation.
• Manage supplier agreements, rate contracts and supplier performance evaluations.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities, alternative sourcing options and procurement process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Indian statutory requirements, chemical handling standards and company policies.

Required Industry Experience

Candidates should have procurement experience in one or more of the following categories:

• Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals
• Boiler, Steam and Cooling Water Chemicals
• Effluent and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals
• Specialty and Process Chemicals
• Chemical Manufacturing and Trading
• Specialty Application Additives

Preferred Industry Exposure

Experience working with suppliers serving industries such as:

• Petrochemicals, Oil & Gas and Chemical Manufacturing
• Power Generation and Thermal Utilities
• Cement, Steel, Mining and Metals
• Fertilizers and Industrial Manufacturing
• Pulp & Paper, Textiles and Sugar
• Food & Beverage Processing

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Supply Chain Management.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or supplier development within the chemical industry.
• Experience in chemical trading, distribution, specialty chemicals, industrial water treatment chemicals or chemical manufacturing.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of supplier identification, commercial negotiations and procurement operations.
• Understanding of chemical specifications, quality requirements and supplier documentation.
• Good communication, analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Existing supplier network among Indian chemical manufacturers, distributors and importers.
• Exposure to international sourcing, imports, exports and customs documentation.
• Experience in product development, sampling and technical qualification.
• Familiarity with ISO documentation, supplier audits and chemical safety documentation.

Important Note

Candidates with relevant chemical industry procurement experience will be prioritised. Candidates with only general procurement experience in construction materials, FMCG, retail or unrelated commodities will not be considered unless they possess transferable chemical sourcing experience.