Sourcing Associate – Chemicals, Cosmetics & Pharma

Flychem; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 550,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Flychem is seeking a motivated Sourcing Associate to reinforce its global procurement network. You will support supplier identification, vendor development, and end-to-end procurement across India and China, ensuring competitive pricing, quality, and timely deliveries.

You will build relationships with global suppliers and collaborate with R&D, production, and quality teams. The role requires a hands-on approach to RFQ management, quotation comparisons, and international trade procedures while

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or vendor management in cosmetics, chemicals, pharma intermediates.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• Understanding of international procurement and cross-border supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing across India and China for raw materials and intermediates.
• Identify, evaluate, onboard reliable domestic and international suppliers.
• Coordinate supplier quotations, pricing negotiations, and PO processing.
• Manage procurement from RFQ to PO, shipment tracking, and delivery.
• Maintain supplier relationships for price competitiveness and quality.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and quality teams on material specs.
• Assist with import documentation, logistics, and trade compliance.
• Maintain supplier databases and sourcing reports.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Cost optimization

Travel readiness

Supplier research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

RFQ management tools

procurement automation platforms

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Microsoft Word

ChatGPT

Claude

Job description

Flychem is building a global sourcing network across cosmetics, specialty chemicals, and pharmaceutical intermediates. We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Sourcing Associate to support supplier identification, vendor development, and international procurement while building strong relationships with global suppliers.

What You’ll Do

• Support sourcing activities across India and China for raw materials and chemical intermediates.
• Identify, evaluate, and assist in onboarding reliable domestic and international suppliers.
• Coordinate supplier quotations, pricing negotiations, and purchase order processing.
• Manage procurement activities from RFQ to purchase order, shipment tracking, and delivery.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing, consistent quality, and timely deliveries.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and quality teams to understand material requirements and technical specifications.
• Assist with international procurement, import documentation, logistics coordination, and trade compliance.
• Maintain accurate supplier databases, procurement records, and sourcing reports.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or vendor management within the cosmetics, chemicals, pharmaceutical, or intermediates industries.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• Basic understanding of chemical raw materials, supply chain operations, and supplier management.
• Good negotiation skills with an interest in pricing analysis and cost optimization.
• Exposure to Chinese suppliers or international sourcing is an advantage. Mandarin proficiency is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of international trade, import procedures, and cross-border procurement.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI-powered platforms for supplier research and procurement activities.
• Ability to work with RFQ management tools and procurement automation platforms for supplier enquiries and quotation comparisons.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and Microsoft Word for data analysis, reporting, and procurement documentation.