Location: Baner, are looking for a technically strong and commercially sharp Procurement & Supply Chain professional to lead and build our R&D; procurement function from the ground up. We require someone who deeply understands chemical raw materials and specialty inputs, thinks in systems, negotiates with intelligence, and is excited about leveraging AI and digital tools to build the procurement function of the future. The ideal candidate will bring together technical knowledge of chemicals and materials, strong vendor relationship-building skills, hands-on commercial negotiation experience, and the ability to structure processes in a quick-moving R&D; setting where requirements change frequently and volumes are batch-based rather than bulk.

Key Responsibilities

R&D; Procurement Management - Chemicals & Technical Materials:
Manage end-to-end procurement of specialty chemicals, raw materials, reagents, sensors, electronic components, and lab consumables for R&D; and prototyping.
Handle batch-based procurement - understand that R&D; operates in small,



precise quantities with high variability, not bulk purchasing cycles.
Translate complex and evolving R&D; requirements into accurate, actionable procurement briefs.
Ensure material availability is never a bottleneck to R&D; timelines - proactively manage lead times, alternate sourcing, and safety stock for critical inputs.
Develop deep technical familiarity with chemical inputs, their specifications, grades, shelf life, handling requirements, and sourcing landscape.
Commercial Excellence & Vendor Management:
Lead end-to-end vendor negotiations including pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and quality commitments - with a transparent focus on value, not just cost.
Build and manage a solid, reliable vendor ecosystem - develop long-term relationships with key suppliers of chemicals, specialty materials, and technical components.
Drive competitive sourcing through RFQs, reverse auctions, and multi-vendor comparisons to ensu

📌 Haber Procurement & Supply Chain Manager Pune (India)
🏢 Haber
📍 India