Reporting To: Associate Vice President – Procurement
Department: Procurement - Flavours
Location: Mulund, Mumbai
Key Accountabilities:
- Responsible for planning and development of sourcing strategy to minimize the risks and costs in a sustainable manner
- Planning of Raw Materials and Packaging Materials based on the sales forecast
- Monitor the movement of Raw Material to plant on time and to ensure the continuity of production of goods
- Responsible for procurement of right quality of material as per approved technical specification
- Identify material shortage due to demand supply gap through market trend and networking with vendors regularly and ensure material is available for production
- Responsible for RFQ/ price comparisons; with decision making ability to optimise cost and inventory
- Proficient at developing cost-effective vendors for procuring Raw Materials and Packaging Materials and taking cost saving initiatives
- Responsible for vendor development, evaluation and audits
Proficient in market intelligence and data analysis, monitor and analyse price trends
Key Competencies:
- Global Sourcing with International exposure
- Knowledge of Customs formalities & DGFT related activities
- Knowledge of Bond transfer, High Seas Saes and Deemed exports
- Knowledge of dealing with Shipping companies, freight forwarders & CHA
- Tracking shipments and follow up for prompt clearances
- Coordination with Operations, QC and Marketing for smooth flow of material and information
- Team player
- Self-starter
- Decision making and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work in cross functional teams across geographies
Prerequisites:
- Sc. – Chemistry/ B.E – Chemical Engineering. Management qualification preferred.
- Minimum 3-8 years’ experience in Chemical Industry – preferably in Aroma Chemicals/ Speciality Chemicals/ Agro Chemicals/ food, flavour or fragrance industry.