Purchase Head

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Sales & Marketing Head to lead business growth across
domestic and international markets. The incumbent will be responsible for revenue generation,
customer acquisition, and global expansion, while also driving marketing, branding, and product
positioning strategies to strengthen our presence in the specialty chemicals and life sciences industry.

About the Company :

Vasudha Chemicals Private Limited, pioneer in Ethoxylation & Hydrogenation, with a successful track record of more than 4 decades. Our in-house laboratory is equipped with all the equipment to ensure all the required tests as per the international pharmacopoeia standards are performed in-house. Every batch of raw material and finished products are quality checked before using for a manufacturing process or supplying to clients.

Responsibilities:

Procurement Strategy & Planning:

• Develop, implement, and monitor the company?s procurement strategy aligned with
  business goals.

• Forecast procurement needs based on production planning, sales pipeline, and R&D
  requirements.

• Function as a Line Manager to achieve the company objectives.

Vendor Development & Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for specialty chemicals, raw materials,
  packaging materials, and indirect purchases.

• Negotiate long-term contracts, pricing, and credit terms while ensuring supply
  reliability.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers.

• Build and maintain vendor onboarding process and system.

Cost Optimization & Compliance:

• Drive cost reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing, bulk negotiations, and
  alternate vendor development.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and statutory
  regulations (REACH, RoHS, ISO, GMP, etc.).

• Monitor market trends, raw material price fluctuations, and supply risks.

Operational Excellence:

• Oversee purchase requisitions, RFQs, POs, and supplier payments in coordination with
  finance and operations.

• Collaborate closely with Production, R&D, Quality, and Sales teams for timely material
  availability.

• Implement ERP-driven procurement systems, ensuring accurate records and
  transparent reporting.

Leadership & Team Development:

• Lead and mentor the procurement team, driving a culture of accountability and
  continuous improvement.

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier performance, cost savings, and
  delivery timelines.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor?s/Master?s degree in Chemistry, or Supply Chain Management;
  MBA preferred.

• 12?18 years of experience in procurement, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role in specialty
  chemicals, life sciences, or related industries.

• Experience in ethoxylation / speciality chemical

• Exposure to pharma and food industry

• Strong understanding of global sourcing, vendor management, import/export regulations, and
  logistics.

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/other).

• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills.

Key Skills:

• Strategic sourcing & procurement planning.

• Vendor development, evaluation & global supplier management.

• Cost reduction & supply chain optimization.

• Knowledge of chemical industry compliance & regulations.

• Strong interpersonal & cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Leadership and team management.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to lead a critical function in a growing specialty chemicals & life sciences company.

• Exposure to domestic and international sourcing markets.

• Competitive compensation and performance-based rewards.

• A collaborative and innovation-driven work environment.

Application process:

• Interested candidates may apply by sending their CV to [email protected]