Assistant Manager Procurement

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Strategic Procurement

Department:

Strategic Procurement

Location:

Lower Parel

Job Purpose:

The role is responsible for strategically leading and managing the end-to-end procurement function. This includes ensuring timely, cost-effective, and quality sourcing of raw materials, chemicals, packaging materials, and services, while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and supporting uninterrupted manufacturing operations. The position focuses on optimizing supplier partnerships, driving cost reduction initiatives, mitigating supply risks, and enhancing procurement processes to contribute to overall business profitability and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage global spend and drive procurement strategies across categories
• Lead new product/material sourcing and supplier development initiatives
• Develop a strong understanding of feedstock value chains (upstream & downstream)
• Analyze market trends using reports and industry networks
• Manage logistics contracting and ensure compliance with customs regulations (DGFT / EXIM)
• Plan and monitor procurement budgets with a focus on cost and price optimization
• Identify and implement improvements in planning, inventory management, and procurement processes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including internal controls, audits, CAPA, and risk mitigation
• Work with ERP systems such as SAP S/4 HANA or SAP R/3, including MRP modules
• Develop and mentor team members for efficient procurement operations
• Implement consolidated global commodity strategies
• Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities
• Reduce regional pricing inefficiencies
• Improve turnaround time (TAT) for new product development (NPD)
• Simplify and streamline procurement processes
• Evaluate logistics spend and implement cost and compliance improvements

Educational Qualifications:

• Mandatory: BE / B.Tech in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• Preferred: Postgraduate qualification in Materials Management / Supply Chain / Operations Management

Experience Required:

10 ± 3 years of relevant experience

Industry experience in:

• Petrochemicals
• Oleo Chemicals
• Basic Chemicals
• Specialty Chemicals

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Value Chain Management
• Strategic Planning & Negotiation
• Procurement & Contract Management
• Logistics & Supply Chain Management
• Data Analysis & Market Intelligence
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management
• Project Management
• Leadership & Team Management
• Strong Communication & Influencing Skills
• Business Acumen & Strategic Thinking
• Process Orientation & Systems Thinking

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Sales & Marketing
• Manufacturing
• Finance
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)
• Research & Development (R&D)
• Technical Teams
• CSR

Additional Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to IMS (Integrated Management Systems) requirements
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM) initiatives