Job Purpose

To ensure cost-effective, timely, and quality procurement of raw materials, fuels, and packing materials across all sites by implementing efficient sourcing strategies, vendor development initiatives, and supply chain coordination.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Procurement & Supply Planning

• Manage procurement of raw materials, fuels, and packing materials to ensure uninterrupted production across all sites.
• Plan and schedule supplier deliveries to maintain optimal inventory levels and avoid shortages.

2. Vendor Development & Management

• Identify and develop new vendors to enhance supply reliability and cost competitiveness.
• Evaluate and monitor vendor performance to ensure quality, cost, and delivery standards are met.

3. Cost Optimization & Market Analysis

• Conduct market research and technical analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Implement sourcing strategies and negotiations to achieve procurement cost efficiencies.

4. Procurement Operations & Documentation

• Process indents, float inquiries, and evaluate quotations to ensure effective purchasing decisions.
• Prepare comparative statements and finalize purchase orders to maintain procurement transparency and control.

5. Compliance, Audits & Imports

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, statutory requirements, and audit standards to maintain governance.
• Support and participate in vendor audits, customer audits, and quality certifications to ensure adherence to standards.
• Manage import of raw materials under government schemes to optimize cost benefits and regulatory compliance.

Major Challenges

• Ensuring uninterrupted material availability with limited storage capacity.
• Managing dynamic and volatile supply chain conditions.
• Balancing cost optimization with quality and reliability requirements.

Decisions

Decisions taken independently:

• Selection of vendors and sourcing strategies.
• Pricing negotiations and cost optimization opportunities.
• Prioritization of procurement activities across the multiple sites.

Decisions requiring superior’s input:

•  Finalization of specifications and vendor selection for critical equipment.
•  Approval of purchase orders and budgetary decisions.
•  Escalation of major delays or quality issues.

Interactions

Internal Clients:

Roles you need to interact with inside the organization to enable success in your day to day work

•  Projects Department
•  Operations Team
•  Stores & Procurement
•  Finance & Account

External Clients:

Roles you need to interact with outside the organization to enable success in your day to day work

• Raw Materials and Packing Material suppliers
• Logistics and import / export service providers

Behavioural / Leadership Competencies

• Negotiation Skills - Ability to achieve cost-effective procurement through effective vendor negotiations.
• Analytical Thinking - Ability to evaluate supplier data, costs, and technical specifications for decision making.
• Communication & Coordination - Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders across sites.

Dimension Skills

Financial Dimensions

• Contribution to cost savings and procurement efficiency for timely project execution.
• Impact on working capital through inventory control.

Other Dimensions

• Total Team Size: 2
•  Number of Direct Reports: 1 – 2 Executives / GETs
•  Number of Outsourced Employees: As applicable

Knowledge

Minimum Qualification:

Graduate in Engineering

Preferred: Chemical Engineer

Work Experience:

5–12 years of experience in procurement of raw materials and packing materials

Special Skills expected:

??Familiarity with Sustainability, PSM, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS/ISO 45001 standards

Functional Competencies

• Vendor development and supplier management
• Supply chain and procurement planning
• Cost analysis and budgeting
• Knowledge of import procedures and government schemes
• Technical understanding of raw materials suitability