Manager - Direct Procurement (Raw Materials)

Job Description -

Sourcing

Gather information on latest technology, chemistries and market trends to recommend the insights and actions to internal teams like RnD, Purchase.

To look out for the opportunities for strategic sourcing. by scanning Import / Export Data, Online portals like SpecialChem, Smartchem, Chem Analyst etc.

Risk Mitigation

Support Sr. Mgr in identification & qualification of alternate new Vendors to reduce the dependency / risk. Collaborate with RnD, operations, divisions and purchase to identify the risks and support Sr. Mgr in setting priorities for various initiatives like single source elimination, BIS mitigation, geographical risk mitigation etc.

Implementation of risk mitigation strategies to counter the same.

New RM and Vendor Development

Work in close coordination with the RnD team and other cross-functional teams for executions of NPI (New Product Introduction) programs.

Selection and Development of New Vendors. Visits vendors and assess their capability and alignment with organisation ways of working, COC, policy.

Manages and executes the entire life cycle of the project till handover of the raw material to Purchase including sampling, product approval process, specification alignment, trial orders with support of purchase and RnD teams. Execute within the targeted turnaround times from request to delivery.

Productivity Improvement

Track the productivity initiatives and ensure that achievement as per savings card plan.

Track SOB compliance for the developed alternate sources and aligned buyer if deviation is observed.

Process Adherence

Ensure MOM for monthly meetings with R&D and purchase is circulated.

Assist in monthly updates for various projects and risks.

Process adherence of vendor onboarding platform and manages the process for creation of required Sourcing PO as per SPPBM and initiate price approval.