Manager - Procurement

Job Title : Manager - ProcurementReporting to : Head Procurement and Logistics - IndiaEntity : Evonik Catalysts IndiaWork Location : Thane / DombivliPurpose of the Position:Responsible for catalyst plant procurement of direct items and indirect items within overall framework of global Procurement policies. Responsible for implementing measures under India procurement strategy.Key Responsibilities :Overall procurement responsible for procurement at Catalyst plant.Responsible for managing 2 operational procurement colleagues at site, one for direct procurement and another one is for indirect procurement.Procure and approve raw material & packing material required for production as per approved re-order level or production department annual plan or requisition.Procure and approve material required for maintenance, CAPEX & OPEX Projects, QC, R&D, EHS & admin department per their requirement.Responsible for all works/labor contracts and its implementation at plant level. Direct responsible for waste handling and its proper disposal for all items produced within plant.Monthly MIS preparation for area of responsibility and its presentation to concern teamsEndeavour continuously to optimize costs where ever possible via negotiations, discounts, new sourcing, incentive etc. within policy frameworkEnsure timely completion of deliverables.Ensure no stock- out under area of responsibility.Try and ensure end user department requirements are met in terms of requisite quantity and quality.Responsible for complete Vendor Management process during Initiation, identification, selection, scale up and trial phase.Evaluate current / existing vendors periodically and monitor their performance.Active involvement in giving inputs to colleagues in other entities on common areas of workWork on short term procurement specific projects along with Head procurement IndiaSupport Global business, category buying for plant under global buyer whenever required & help to enable business decisions.Responsible for onsite supplier audits and together for sustainability initiatives for area of workEducation, Certification and/or relevant experience requiredMinimum engineering graduate. More than 5 years' experience in chemical industry. Post graduation is plus.Technical knowledge of manufacturing process of chemical companies.Experience in working on various types of contracts. Experience working with SAP is must.Exposure to direct and indirect procurement is plus.People manager experience is plus.Experience in managing multiple stakeholders.Technical KnowledgeKnowledge of chemical supplier market for specialty chemicals. Experience handling exports/imports for chemicals. Experience working for chemical products/plant is plus.Others (if required by the position)Knowledge of main sea ports, global material shipping/storage requirements for chemicals. Working with/Handling/Managing MNC chemical companies is plus.Your ApplicationTo ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via ourcareersportalFurther information about Evonik as Employer can be found atPlease address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.Your Talent Acquisition Manager:Company isEvonik Catalysts Ind