Role & responsibilities

Strategic Procurement
Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
Prepare annual procurement plans and budgets.
Identify prospects for cost reduction and process improvement.
Ensure uninterrupted supply of raw materials and production consumables.

Vendor Management
Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers.
Conduct supplier audits and performance evaluations.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, and delivery schedules.
Maintain long-term relationships with strategic suppliers.

Raw Material Procurement
Purchase chemicals, solvents, additives, packaging materials, engineering items, spare parts, and capital equipment.
Monitor market trends and fluctuations in chemical raw material prices.
Ensure procurement complies with quality specifications and production requirements.

Inventory & Supply Chain Management
Coordinate with Production, Planning, and Stores departments.
Maintain optimum inventory levels to avoid shortages and excess stock.
Monitor lead times and ensure timely deliveries.

Commercial & Contract Management
Prepare and review purchase agreements and contracts.
Ensure compliance with commercial terms and company policies.




Handle import procurement, customs documentation, and logistics (if applicable).

Cost Control
Conduct cost analysis and benchmarking.
Implement value engineering and alternate sourcing initiatives.
Monitor procurement budgets and achieve annual cost-saving targets.

Compliance & Quality
Ensure compliance with ISO standards, environmental regulations, and statutory requirements.
Work closely with QA/QC to ensure purchased materials meet required specifications.
Maintain proper procurement documentation and audit records.

Team Leadership
Lead and mentor the purchase team.
Allocate responsibilities and monitor performance.
Conduct training and performance evaluations.

Coordination
Work closely with Production, Finance, Quality Assurance, Logistics, Engineering, and Sales departments.
Resolve procurement-related issues affecting production schedules.

Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Commerce, or Supply Chain Management.
MBA in Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, or Operations (preferred).

📌 General Manager Purchase Mumbai (India)
🏢 Eastern Petroleum
📍 India