Procurement Manager

Strategic Sourcing Raw Materials (Chemicals)

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Experience: 4+ Years
Working Days: 5 Days a Week
Qualification: Any Full-Time Graduate

Role & Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end strategic sourcing and procurement of chemical raw materials.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop supplier relationships in domestic and international markets.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms to achieve cost savings.
• Manage purchase orders, logistics coordination, procurement documentation, and timely material delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance, material quality, delivery schedules, and compliance requirements.
• Track chemical market trends and identify new sourcing opportunities.
• Coordinate with R&D, Operations, Finance, and leadership teams to support business objectives.
• Resolve supply-chain disruptions and continuously improve sourcing processes.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in raw-material sourcing, procurement, or strategic sourcing.
• Experience in chemical raw materials, speciality chemicals, agrochemicals, pharmaceutical ingredients, or related industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of supplier development, vendor management, price negotiation, and cost optimisation.
• Experience in global sourcing, international suppliers, or import procurement will be an advantage.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Consulting experience is preferred.
• Must hold a full-time graduation degree.