Procurement Manager - Raw Material | European Chemicals Org

• 10+ years exp. in procurement of imported chemical raw materials
• Expertise in speciality chemicals, paints, coatings, water treatment preferred
  
  

About Our Client

Our client is a speciality chemicals manufacturing MNC with a strong presence across high-growth industrial applications, serving customers across sectors such as water treatment, paper, paints, mining and agriculture.

Job Description

• Leading end-to-end procurement of raw materials, intermediates and speciality chemical feed stocks required for manufacturing.
• Developing and executing sourcing strategies for key materials such as acrylic-based raw materials, nitrogen-containing chemicals and other process-critical chemical intermediates.
• Managing international sourcing and imports, including supplier identification, commercial negotiations, supply planning and delivery coordination.
• Owning quality, cost competitiveness and continuity of supply.
• Monitoring global chemical markets, pricing and supply dynamics to identify cost Saving and alternate sourcing opportunities
• Partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely availability and technical suitability of critical raw materials.
  
  

The Successful Applicant

The Ideal Candidate Should Have

• 10+ years of direct procurement experience in chemical raw materials/speciality chemicals
• Hands-on exposure to imports/international suppliers, high-volume procurement and significant annual spends
• Preferably a degree/diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline
• Candidates from speciality chemicals, paints/coatings, water treatment, mining chemicals, agro-chemicals or other chemical-consuming manufacturing businesses will be relevant
  
  

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to own sourcing and procurement budgets in a growing setup
• Exposure to international chemical markets, suppliers and trades.
• Competitive Remuneration and direct access to Leadership
  
  

Contact:

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