Head of Procurement

16 hours ago

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India viyugam consultancy services Full time ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 28,00,000 per year

Greetings from Viyugam Consultancy Services

Hiring Head-Procurement for a leading manufacturer of Chlor-Alkali chemicals.

Job Title: Head of Procurement

Location: Tamilnadu

Industry:
Chemical Manufacturing

Experience:
years (with a minimum of 5 years in leadership roles in chemical or process industries)

Education: Bachelor's
degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or Supply Chain; MBA preferred.

Job Purpose

To lead the procurement function by developing and executing sourcing strategies for raw materials, chemicals, consumables, and services that ensure cost-efficiency, quality, and uninterrupted production in alignment with company goals and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

·
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

· Develop and implement sourcing strategies for key spend categories, including raw materials, solvents, catalysts, packaging, and engineering supplies.

· Monitor global and domestic chemical markets to anticipate pricing trends and availability.

·
Vendor & Contract Management

· Identify, assess, and develop suppliers (domestic and international).

· Lead negotiations and manage long-term agreements, ensuring favorable terms, pricing, and service levels.

· Ensure compliance with REACH, RoHS, and other regulatory guidelines in procurement contracts.

·
Cost Optimization & Budgeting

· Drive cost reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing, vendor consolidation, and process improvements.

· Prepare and monitor procurement budgets and ensure adherence to financial targets.

·
Inventory & Supply Assurance

· Collaborate with production and planning teams to maintain optimum stock levels while minimising working capital.

· Ensure timely availability of materials to avoid production disruptions.

·
Team Leadership & Process Improvement

· Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team.

· Drive digitalization and automation of procurement processes using ERP (SAP/Oracle).

·
Compliance & Risk Management

· Ensure all procurement activities adhere to legal and company compliance standards.

· Identify risks in the supply chain and implement contingency plans.

Required Qualifications

· Proven experience in strategic sourcing and procurement within the chemical/process/manufacturing industry.

· Familiarity with global sourcing, customs regulations, and import/export documentation.

· Strong negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills.

· Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

· Annual cost savings achieved

· Supplier performance (OTIF, quality rejections)

· Procurement lead time reduction

· Inventory turnover improvement

· Compliance audit results

Note: Interested candidates, please share the updated resume along with a photo to the below address.

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