Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Procurement & Sourcing

• Manage sourcing of key raw materials (polyols, isocyanates, catalysts, additives, etc.).

• Float RFQs, conduct techno-commercial evaluations, and finalize suppliers.

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and payment terms to achieve cost efficiency.

  
  

  Supplier Management

• Develop and maintain a reliable and diversified supplier base.

• Evaluate supplier performance on quality, delivery, and cost.

• Identify and onboard alternate vendors for critical materials.

  
  

  Production & Planning

• Support Coordinate closely with production and planning teams to ensure timely material availability.

• Manage urgent and critical procurement requirements to avoid production disruptions.

  
  

  Cost & Inventory Optimization

• Drive cost-saving initiatives through negotiations and strategic sourcing.

• Monitor market trends in chemical/petrochemical inputs.

• Maintain optimal inventory levels in coordination with warehouse and planning teams.

  
  

  Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and audit requirements.

• Maintain proper documentation for purchase orders, contracts, and supplier records.

  
  

• Any other duties, tasks, or reports assigned by the Reporting Manager from time to time.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Experience in a specific industry relevant to the organization, such as manufacturing, healthcare, or technology, to ensure understanding of sector-specific sourcing challenges.

Functional / Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of chemical/raw material sourcing (polyurethane preferred)

• Expertise in negotiation, vendor management, and contract handling

• Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and MRP planning

• Understanding of inventory control and supply chain processes

• Basic knowledge of import/export and regulatory compliance

  
  

Additional Skills

• Strong negotiation and analytical ability

• Vendor relationship management

• Effective communication and stakeholder coordination

• Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure

• Planning and time management