Focus: Chemical sourcing, specialty ingredients, and R&D; collaboration.
Job Summary
We are looking for a motivated Senior Executive to manage the end-to-end procurement of specialty chemicals and raw materials. You will be the bridge between our R&D; lab and global suppliers, ensuring that high-quality, specialized ingredients are available for our skincare formulations while maintaining cost efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Specialty Ingredient Handling: Manage a portfolio of skincare-specific chemicals, actives, and raw materials (non-RTC). Ensure compliance with R&D; specifications.
- Material Planning: Execute precise stock planning and inventory optimization to prevent stockouts in a high-growth setting.
- Vendor & Cost Negotiation:
Lead negotiations with domestic and international chemical suppliers to secure the best pricing and lead times.
- Share of Business (SOB): Analyze and manage the Share of Business across multiple vendors to mitigate risk and ensure supply continuity.
- Complexity Handling: Manage procurement across multiple manufacturing locations and a diverse SKU portfolio.
Requirements
- Experience: 4+ years in Procurement/Sourcing within the Skincare, Cosmetics, FMCG or Specialty Chemicals sector.
- Technical skills: Excel and ERP understanding. Sound understanding of raw materials specifications and application.
- Education: Bachelor degree, chemistry background will be an added advantage.
- Mindset: Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and capable of handling the fast-paced R&D; cycle.