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SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

In this role, you will manage and execute daily purchasing activities in line with Group Purchasing (GP) policies, supporting the Purchasing Manager to ensure timely and productive sourcing of Raw Materials, Purchased Finished Goods, and Direct Packaging Materials. By working closely with internal stakeholders and the GP team, you will help ensure supply continuity, compliance, and dependable delivery performance, directly contributing to customer satisfaction and business success.

This role is based in Ranjangaon, Pune and reports to the Purchase Manager.

Responsibilities:

- Drive purchasing and supply planning in close coordination with internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory targets.

- Act as the primary operational interface with Group Purchasing (GP) Category Managers for raw material, purchase finished goods, and direct packaging material, managing requirements, supplier performance, shortages, and non-conformances.

- Optimize sourcing and logistics by assessing packaging configurations, lot sizes, transportation modes, import processes, customs compliance, permits, licenses, and evolving trade regulations.

- Manage end-to-end import operations and international logistics, ensuring compliance with trade terms, customs procedures, and uninterrupted material availability.

- Own supplier management activities, including supplier identification, negotiations, performance evaluation, invoice control, regulatory compliance, and on-time payments.

- Partner cross-functionally with Demand Planning, Customer Service, Production, and Warehouse teams to ensure seamless supply execution, continuous improvement, and timely reporting to the Purchasing Manager.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Qualifications





- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in raw material purchasing, supply chain operations, and import processes, including customs and regulatory compliance.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills; proficient in English, advanced Excel, and ERP/SAP systems.

Personal Qualities

- Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.

- Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.

- Focuses on bottom-line results, identifies potential risks and monitors the financial impact of own activities.

- Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments.

- Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development.

- Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.

What we offer

- Competitive compensation and benefits

- Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.

- Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies

- Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores





- A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self

- A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun India Private Limited

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

25.04.2026

WHO WE ARE

Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun India Private Ltd., established in 2006, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With a production a facility, warehouse and more than 400+ employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in India through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.

Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun.

Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

If you are applying to a position and require any additional support in the interview process, please let us know how we can accommodate this.

If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!

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📌 Sr. Executive – Purchase (Ranjangaon)
🏢 Jotun Group
📍 Ranjangaon