Senior Manager – Raw Material Procurement

Key Purpose of the Job

The Senior Manager Procurement is responsible for ensuring smooth flow of components and Raw materials to meet production. The role holder is responsible to manage procurement costs and provide techno commercial support to category / material. Ensuring components inventory is under control and within targets is critical to the role holder.

Educational Qualification / Experience Required
- Graduate in Engineering (BE or B Tech or M.Sc. Polymer Science)
- Preferred only Mechanical, Chemical or Polymer
- Experience of around 12 to 15 years in technical / industrial purchase
- Strong experience in procurement of:
- Polymer materials (PVC, CPVC, ABS, PP, engineering polymers, MBs and Colorants)
- Packaging materials (cartons, labels, consumables)
- Bought-Out Parts (BOP) – mechanical and electrical components
- Should possess experience in procurement for MRP / Just in Time (JIT) production facility / systems
- Robust Experience SAP Hana

Key Responsibilities
- Drive end-to-end procurement of polymer materials,



packaging, and BOP ensuring on-time delivery and SLA adherence
- Monitoring supplier alignment on cost, quality, and delivery (CQD) targets
- Drive cost optimization through alternate sourcing, value engineering, and logistics improvements
- Ensure inventory control and working capital optimization
- Manage strategic supplier relationships and ensure supply continuity
- Implement JIT, lean supply models, and procurement digitization initiatives
- Ensure compliance with procurement governance, contracts, and audits
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including planning, production, quality, engineering, and finance

Task Analysis

Indicative Tasks

1. Responsible for monitoring procurement of direct materials (BOM items) adhering to On Time Delivery (OTD), Adherence to Leveled Production (ALP) guidelines, material budgets and SLAs
- Review overall production and material requirement plan on a

📌 Senior Purchasing Manager (Coimbatore)
🏢 Watertec India
📍 Coimbatore