Senior Manager / Manager – Sourcing

Scimplify; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Scimplify is a science-first manufacturing company seeking an experienced Manager / Senior Manager – Sourcing. The role focuses on developing category sourcing strategies, expanding supplier networks in India and abroad, and negotiating favorable commercial terms while ensuring supply continuity and cost efficiency.

The ideal candidate will combine chemical know-how with strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and team leadership to drive value across procurement and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have BE/B.Tech in chemical engineering or MSc in chemistry.
• MBA in supply chain, operations, or business management preferred.
• 8–15 years in sourcing/procurement/ category management within chemical manufacturing or trading.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category-wise sourcing strategies.
• Build supplier network across India and international markets.
• Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, terms, lead times, and logistics.
• Identify and execute long-term contracts and strategic partnerships.
• Drive cost savings through supplier consolidation and alternative sourcing.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance against commitments.
• Track market trends, price movements, and supply-demand dynamics.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Quality, Finance to align demand and procurement.
• Develop alternate supplier options to mitigate risks and disruptions.
• Lead and mentor a sub-team and drive accountability on targets.

Skills

Category Sourcing

Supplier Network Development

Commercial Negotiations

Strategic Sourcing

Cost Optimization

Supplier Relationship Management

Market Intelligence

Cross-functional Collaboration

Risk & Supply Continuity

Team Leadership

Education

BE/B.Tech in Chemical Engineering

M.Sc. in Chemistry

MBA in Supply Chain/Operations/Business

Job description

Scimplify is a science-first manufacturing company for Advanced Materials: from specialty chemicals to the emerging building blocks of next-generation energy applications, life sciences, and crop sciences.

We scale process development and manufacturing as one continuous system, supported by world-class R&D infrastructure and executed across a global network of 500+ manufacturing partners and thousands of scientists and technical partners. The result: new materials go from molecule to commercial scale in months, not years. Scimplify operates offices and teams across 5 countries with 1,000+ innovator customers in 40+ countries.

We are backed by investors such as Accel, Bertelsmann, Omnivore, Hitachi Ventures and 3one4 Capital, having raised over $80M.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Manager / Senior Manager – Sourcing with a strong background in the chemical manufacturing or chemical trading industry. The role will be responsible for developing and executing category sourcing strategies, building a robust supplier network across India and international markets, negotiating commercial agreements, and managing strategic sourcing relationships. The ideal candidate will combine technical understanding of chemicals with strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, supplier relationship management, and team leadership capabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Category Sourcing & Strategy: Develop and execute category-wise sourcing strategies aligned with business requirements, cost objectives, quality standards, and supply continuity.
• Supplier Network Development: Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop suppliers, manufacturers, and trading partners across India and international markets.
• Commercial Negotiations: Lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms, credit periods, minimum order quantities, lead times, logistics, and other commercial conditions.
• Strategic Sourcing & Enterprise Deals: Identify and execute high-value sourcing opportunities, negotiate long-term contracts, and establish strategic partnerships with key suppliers.
• Cost Optimization: Drive cost savings through supplier consolidation, alternative sourcing, market intelligence, price benchmarking, and improved procurement terms.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Build long-term relationships with key suppliers, monitor supplier performance, and ensure adherence to quality, delivery, pricing, and service commitments.
• Market Intelligence: Track chemical market trends, raw material price movements, supply-demand dynamics, import-export developments, and emerging sourcing opportunities.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Business Development, Operations, Quality, Finance, and other internal teams to understand demand and ensure timely procurement.
• Risk & Supply Continuity: Develop alternate supplier options, assess supply risks, and establish sourcing plans to mitigate price volatility and supply disruptions.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a sub-team, establish sourcing priorities, monitor performance, and drive accountability against sourcing and cost-saving targets.

Required qualifications & experience

• B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or M.Sc. in Chemistry; MBA in Supply Chain, Operations, or Business Management preferred.
• 8-15 years of relevant experience in sourcing, procurement, category management, or strategic purchasing within the chemical manufacturing or chemical trading industry.
• Strong understanding of chemical products, supplier ecosystems, pricing structures, and commercial sourcing practices.
• Demonstrated experience in developing supplier networks across domestic and international markets.
• Proven track record of negotiating commercial agreements and managing strategic or high-value sourcing deals.
• Experience in supplier evaluation, contract negotiations, cost optimization, and procurement risk management.
• Prior experience managing or mentoring a team is essential for the Senior Manager role.