Procurement Manager

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal

Job Overview:

We are a leading integrated Specialty Chemicals Company and Star Export House, committed to delivering high-quality products across various global industries. Our specialty chemicals serve essential applications, including Plywood manufacturing, Animal Feed binders, Tyres, Abrasives, Foundry, and Industrial Adhesives.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Procurement Manager to join our team at our Factory and Head Office in Kolkata. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional negotiation skills, a strong commitment to on-time delivery, efficiency in procurement processes, and a proactive approach to vendor development. Additionally, a degree in Mechanical Engineering is required to effectively understand and oversee procurement within our manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Procurement:

• Develop and implement strategic procurement plans to optimize costs while maintaining high quality and timely delivery.
• Identify reliable suppliers and negotiate favorable contractual terms and pricing agreements.
• Monitor market trends and raw material developments to mitigate supply risks and capture cost-saving opportunities.

Supply Chain Management:

• Oversee supply chain operations to meet daily manufacturing schedules and minimize inventory holding costs.
• Coordinate closely with production and planning departments to forecast procurement needs and ensure seamless material availability.
• Build and maintain long-term vendor relationships to secure continuity of supply and resolve supply chain bottlenecks.

Vendor Development:

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers based on stringent quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness standards.
• Conduct periodic vendor performance evaluations and ensure adherence to contractual agreements.
• Collaborate with key suppliers to drive continuous process improvements and value-added services.

Inventory Management:

• Monitor stock levels to ensure smooth manufacturing support without over-capitalizing on inventory.
• Conduct regular inventory audits, perform variance analysis, and reconcile discrepancies.
• Implement inventory control strategies to minimize excess, slow-moving, or obsolete stock, arranging timely disposal when necessary.

Compliance & Reporting:

• Ensure full compliance with internal company policies, regulatory standards, and statutory procurement guidelines.
• Maintain complete documentation of vendor contracts, purchase orders, and transaction history.
• Generate periodic procurement performance reports to guide strategic executive decision-making.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering (mandatory). Additional degree/diploma in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management is preferred.
• Experience: 8–10 years of proven experience in procurement management within a manufacturing setup, ideally in the chemical or related process industries.
• Skills: Strong negotiation track record, deep knowledge of vendor development, inventory management software, ERP/SAP systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Competencies: Strong analytical mindset, excellent interpersonal communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.