Procurement position with multiple roles in Mumbai and Nigeria

Procurement Assistant Manager to AGM

Indorama Corporation | Petrochemical / Fertilizer Business

Locations: Mumbai, India / Nigeria
Experience: 5–20 years
Function: Procurement / Project Procurement / International Procurement
Industry Preference: Petrochemical, Fertilizer, Chemical, Oil & Gas, Refinery, EPC or other large Process Industries

About the Opportunity

Indorama Corporation is looking for experienced Procurement professionals for opportunities across Assistant Manager to AGM levels for its Petrochemical / Fertilizer businesses in Mumbai and Nigeria.

We are particularly interested in candidates with strong experience in project procurement, international sourcing and imports, with the ability to independently manage the complete procurement cycle from Purchase Requisition (PR) to Purchase Order (PO), expediting, delivery and order closure.

The final designation/level will be aligned with the candidate's relevant experience, technical expertise and scope of responsibilities handled.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute the complete project procurement cycle from Purchase Requisition (PR) to Purchase Order (PO) and order closure.
• Review PRs, technical specifications, scope of supply, BOQs/MTOs and other procurement requirements in coordination with engineering/project teams.
• Identify and develop suitable domestic and international suppliers/vendors for equipment, materials and services.
• Float RFQs/RFPs and manage the complete techno-commercial bidding process.
• Coordinate technical bid evaluation with engineering and user departments and drive commercial evaluation of qualified vendors.
• Conduct commercial negotiations covering price, delivery, payment terms, warranties, guarantees, LDs and other contractual conditions.
• Prepare commercial comparisons, negotiation summaries and purchase recommendations for management approval.
• Issue Purchase Orders and amendments in accordance with approved procurement procedures.
• Handle international procurement and import activities, including coordination of import documentation, logistics and customs-clearance requirements.
• Work with suppliers, freight forwarders, logistics partners, CHA/customs-clearance agencies and internal stakeholders for timely movement of imported materials.
• Manage commercial aspects related to Incoterms, Letters of Credit (LC), shipping documentation, freight and landed cost.
• Follow up with vendors for drawings, documentation, manufacturing schedules, inspection readiness, dispatch and delivery.
• Coordinate expediting and inspection activities to ensure materials/equipment meet project schedules.
• Track orders from placement through manufacturing, shipment, receipt and final closure.
• Resolve commercial, contractual, delivery and supplier-performance issues.
• Support vendor development, vendor evaluation and supplier-performance management.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, alternate sourcing, negotiation savings and supply-risk reduction.
• Maintain procurement documentation, MIS and order status reports and provide regular updates to project and management teams.
• Work closely with Engineering, Projects, Finance, Logistics, Commercial, Inspection, Stores and other stakeholders.

Candidate Profile

Education:
BE / B.Tech preferred, ideally from Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Instrumentation or another relevant engineering discipline.

Experience:
5–20 years of relevant procurement experience. Candidates may be considered at Assistant Manager through AGM level depending upon their experience and demonstrated procurement responsibilities.

Essential Experience

Candidates should have strong hands-on exposure to:

• Project Procurement / Capital Procurement
• International Procurement and Imports
• Complete PR-to-PO procurement cycle
• Global / International Vendor Sourcing
• RFQ and Tendering
• Techno-commercial Evaluation
• Commercial Negotiation
• Purchase Order finalization
• Import Documentation
• Incoterms
• LC / International Payment Terms
• Freight Forwarding and Logistics Coordination
• Customs / CHA Coordination
• Expediting and Delivery Follow-up
• Vendor Development and Vendor Management
• Cost Reduction / Procurement Savings
• Order Closure