JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Purchase Executive / Purchase Officer

Company: SNA Healthcare Private Limited
Industry: API / Chemical Manufacturing
Location: Tarapur, Boisar, Maharashtra

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Purchase professional with relevant experience in the Chemical/API Manufacturing Industry. The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end procurement of chemicals, solvents, laboratory and R&D; materials, machinery, engineering items, capital goods and project-related materials. The candidate should have strong knowledge of chemical procurement, vendor development, negotiation, purchase documentation and coordination with various departments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Chemical & Solvent Procurement

- Handle procurement of various solvents and chemicals used in API/Chemical manufacturing.
- Experience in procurement of solvents such as Methanol, Ethyl Acetate, Acetone, IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) and other process chemicals.
- Procure raw materials, process chemicals and specialty chemicals as per production requirements.
- Coordinate with Production, R&D;, QA/QC and Stores for material requirements.
- Ensure timely availability of chemicals while maintaining cost and quality standards.

2. Laboratory & R&D; Procurement

- Handle procurement of laboratory chemicals, reagents, consumables and R&D; chemicals.
- Coordinate with R&D; and QC teams regarding technical specifications and material requirements.
- Identify suitable suppliers and obtain quotations as per required specifications.
- Ensure proper documentation and coordination for chemical procurement.

3. Engineering & Machinery Procurement

- Procure machinery, equipment,



spare parts and engineering materials required for plant operations.
- Handle procurement of flanges, valves, pipes, fittings, pumps and other mechanical items.
- Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering and Production departments for technical requirements.
- Evaluate quotations and negotiate commercial terms with suppliers.

4. Capital Goods & Project Procurement

- Handle procurement of capital goods, plant machinery and project-related materials.
- Experience in procurement activities related to chemical plant project erection and expansion work.
- Coordinate with project, engineering and contractors for timely procurement and delivery.
- Follow up with vendors for manufacturing, dispatch, installation and project schedules.

5. Vendor Management

- Identify, develop and maintain reliable vendors for chemicals, solvents, machinery and engineering materials.
- Obtain and compare quotations based on price, quality, specifications, delivery and payment terms.
- Negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing and favourable commercial terms.
- Maintain strong vendor relationships and resolve supply-related issues.

6. Purchase Documentation & Coordination

- Prepare and process Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders,



quotation comparisons and related purchase documents.
- Follow up on pending orders and ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Coordinate with Stores for material receipt and discrepancies.
- Maintain proper purchase records and vendor documentation.
- Ensure procurement is carried out as per company procedures and approved requirements.

Required Skills

- Strong knowledge of chemical/API industry procurement.
- Practical knowledge of solvents, chemicals, laboratory and R&D; chemicals.
- Knowledge of machinery, capital goods and engineering material procurement.
- Positive knowledge of flanges, valves, pipes, fittings and other engineering items.
- Strong vendor development and negotiation skills.
- Good follow-up and coordination skills.
- Ability to work with Production, R&D;, QA/QC, Maintenance, Stores and Projects teams.
- Good knowledge of MS Excel and ERP/Purchase software.

Preferred Experience

Experience: 35 years or more in Purchase/Procurement, preferably from API, Pharmaceutical, Chemical or Specialty Chemical Manufacturing Industry.

Education

Qualification: Graduate in any discipline. Diploma/Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Production or related technical field will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

- Chemical & Solvent Procurement
- R&D; & Laboratory Procurement
- Vendor Development
- Price Negotiation
- Machinery & Capital Goods Procurement
- Engineering Material Procurement
- Project Procurement & Plant Erection Coordination
- Purchase Order Management
- Cost Control
- Vendor Follow-up
- Inventory & Material Planning

📌 Purchase Officer- API Manufacturing/Chemical (Mumbai)
🏢 Sna Healthcare
📍 Mumbai