Vendor Development

Screen and select reliable supplier for various Raw materials

Making suppliers as business partner thru pro-active communication, engagement in current product development, value engineering with mutual gain, quick issue resolution etc.

Proactively communicate annual and quarterly plan to key suppliers

Alternate source development for critical Raw materials / Engg Items

Work with suppliers to find alternate material to comply with EHS requirements.

Work with suppliers to find alternate material to meet criticality and increase demand.

System development

Effective linkage of MRP with overall planning system to improve procurement function efficiency

Stock Out / Criticality management system

Major Unit Price Tracking Report for all major items

Ensure usage of Saint Gobain purchasing E Tools like RFX, E-auction, SRM etc

Working Capital Management

BID Tabulation

Payment terms: Negotiate and get best extent possible longer payment terms

Co-ordinate and follow up with Accounts for timely release of Payment

Inventory Management : Ensure that inventories are maintained as per targets / plan

Proactively communicate with Supply Chain/PPC to reduce Slow/non moving items

Operating Profit

Work with supplier to find alternate materials to reduce the costs.

Explore and pursue low cost sources

Minimize rejections of Raw materials by working with supplier for the same.

Analyze purchase and financial risks involved well in advance and take adequate measures to mitigate the same

Customer Orientation

Improvement in "ONTIME" through ensuring material availability as per production plan.

Adhering to inventory norms and ensure least possible stock out of RM.

Responding and ensuring customer criticality are met.

Co ordinate and interact well with internal stake holders

Quality & QMS

Procure RM with required specifications and norms.

Adherence to the requirement of QMS System w.r.t procurement function.

Adherence to QMS documentation,



audit schedule and corrective actions on non conformity or observations.

Vendor Evaluation (Rating) as per QMS requirement and CAPA on non-conformance.

Discipline

Ensure Saint Gobain Responsible purchasing implemented and followed at all times

As per Saint Gobain guidelines implement/ensure Code of conduct followed by the suppliers

Ensure compliance with terms and condition specified in the purchase orders

EHS

Ensure SGA guidelines followed by all suppliers with respect to MSDS, Asbestos policy and overall EHS requirement w.r.t purchasing function.

Compliance of all applicable EHS legal w.r.t. materials procurement.

Saint-Gobain has been a stalwart in the Indian market, achieving substantial and sustainable growth over the years and enjoys market leadership in crucial building materials sectors such as Glass, Gyproc, Construction Chemicals – Weber , Fosroc , Chryso .

Saint-Gobain Weber India, a pioneering force in the construction chemical industry since its establishment in 2004. With its corporate headquarters based in Mumbai, the company operates cutting-edge manufacturing facilities strategically located in Jhagadia (Gujrat), Wada (near Mumbai), and Chennai (Tiruvallur). The ongoing expansion with a new manufacturing plant for the Saint-Gobain Adhesives and Sealants (A&S;) Business in Tiruvallur, near Chennai, is a testament to the commitment to growth and operational excellence.

With nearly 400 employees and a team on a rapid growth trajectory,



Saint-Gobain Weber India is not just a workplace; it's a dynamic ecosystem where innovation and impact converge to shape the future of the construction chemical industry.

Weber was founded in 1902 and has since expanded its operation in more than 60 countries worldwide, employing more than 10,000 people and having more than 200 production units. Weber’s primary area of expertise includes solutions for facade and external wall thermal insulation, solutions for fixing tiles and natural stones, flooring solutions: mineral-based products and systems, technical mortars solutions (including concrete repair; precision grouting, anchoring and fixing mortars; waterproofing products; damp proofing products and mortar additives), masonry mortar and plastering mortars.

In India, Saint-Gobain Weber was incorporated in 2004 as a 100% subsidiary of Saint-Gobain India Pvt. Ltd. and commenced commercial operations in 2005. Saint-Gobain Weber India combines global expertise with deep local knowledge to provide solutions in tile and stone fixing, tile joint fillers (of grouts), masonry mortars, wall construction solutions, waterproofing chemicals, sealers & impregnators and technical products.

We have manufacturing facilities at 10 strategic locations; Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Haryana,Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Jammu Kashmir enabling us to provide a highly responsive and quick service to our customers, reducing our carbon footprint. We also offer on-job site training to contractors and applicators to educating them on the most modern techniques of construction. With a wide distribution of distributors and retailers, our products reach over 50+ towns in India.

Saint-Gobain Weber is supported by seven strategic research laboratories globally, which includes Saint-Gobain Research India Pvt. Ltd Chennai, located in IIT Madras Research Park, and an in-house Research and Development centre located in Wada. These together work to provide innovative solutions, specifically created for the Indian environment.

📌 Senior Executive - Purchase (Chennai)
🏢 Weber
📍 Chennai