Manager - Procurement - Navi Mumbai

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognized chemicals manufacturer catering to the personal care, home care, and specialty chemicals sectors. The organization is committed to zero harm, sustainability, and world-class safety standards, with a focus on driving a proactive safety culture across all operations.

Job Description

Reporting to the Head - Projects, you will :

• Lead procurement of capital goods for new projects across multiple sites, ensuring life cycle value, maintainability, and savings
• Deliver win-win negotiations and strategic vendor partnerships aligned with organizational values
• Develop and lead the Techno-commercial Cell (TCC) with a focus on systems, hygiene, and team growth via structured CDPs
• Drive digitalization of procurement using platforms and tools that enhance visibility, reduce TAT, and improve decision-making
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including RMU, factory managers, engineering teams, and product managers for feasibility analysis, on-time delivery, and project capitalization
• Ensure compliance, documentation integrity, and performance against KPIs including on-time POs, value protection, and efficient procurement execution
• Stay connected with peer industries, commodity markets, and external benchmarks to seize procurement opportunities

The Successful Applicant

• Holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering; certification or diploma in Materials Management / Procurement is preferred
• Brings 15+ years of experience in techno-commercial procurement, preferably in the chemicals, engineering, or consultancy domains
• Has a strong understanding of project procurement, capital goods, vendor management, and lifecycle cost-based decision-making
• Demonstrates expertise in negotiation, system implementation, and digital procurement platforms
• Possesses excellent communication skills, stakeholder management, team development, and execution speed under dynamic environments

What's on Offer

• A critical leadership role in a high-growth, innovation-led chemical manufacturing company
• Opportunity to build and transform the Techno-commercial Cell with digital and strategic tools
• Work in a cross-functional environment, influencing decisions across projects, engineering, and business teams
• Platform to create long-term value through smart procurement, vendor partnerships, and system-driven execution

Contact : Rishabh Prasad

Quote job ref : JN-072025-6794970

Skills Required

System Implementation, Negotiation, Vendor Management