Senior Purchase Manager

Job Description Senior Manager – Strategic Raw Material Procurement

Location: Hyderabad

Reporting To: Head – Supply Chain & Procurement

Lead strategic procurement of specialty raw materials for all manufacturing locations. Manage a portfolio comprising approximately 50–60% direct imports, 20–30% indirect imports through distributors, and the balance from domestic suppliers. The role excludes bulk commodities such as cement and aggregates, which are managed separately.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for specialty chemicals and performance raw materials.
• Lead global sourcing and supplier development across Asia, Europe and other key markets.
• Manage direct imports, indirect imports and domestic sourcing for assigned categories.
• Drive cost optimization through should-cost analysis, negotiations and value engineering.
• Ensure continuity of supply through risk mitigation, dual sourcing and inventory strategies.
• Partner with R&D, Quality and Manufacturing on new product development and raw material qualification.
• Negotiate annual contracts, monitor supplier performance and manage claims.
• Track commodity trends, exchange rates and geopolitical risks affecting supply.
• Drive localization, working capital improvement and sustainability initiatives.
• Leverage SAP/ERP and analytics for procurement excellence.

Qualifications

B.E./B.Tech (Chemical preferred) with MBA preferred.

Experience

• 12–18 years in strategic procurement of specialty chemicals/raw materials.
• Strong international sourcing experience.
• Knowledge of import logistics, Incoterms, customs and trade compliance.
• Experience in construction chemicals, specialty chemicals, paints, adhesives, polymers or related industries.

Key Competencies

• Global sourcing
• Strategic negotiation
• Supplier relationship management
• Cost modelling
• Risk management
• Cross-functional leadership
• Analytical decision making