Job highlights

- Experience in chemical/raw-material procurement with strong vendor development and negotiation skills; Graduate/B.E./B.Tech Mechanical, M.Sc., MBA Materials Management or equivalent
- Manage end-to-end procurement of chemicals, raw materials, packaging and engineering items; vendor development; quotation management; purchase orders; delivery follow-ups; coordinate with multiple departments; ensure timely material availability; maintain vendor records and reports

Purchase Officer Position: Purchase Manager and Purchase Officer

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

Department: Purchase / Procurement

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for a Purchase Manager and Purchase Officer with experience in the Specialty Chemical / Chemical Manufacturing Industry to manage end-to-end procurement activities for raw materials, chemicals, solvents, consumables, packaging materials and engineering requirements.

The candidate will be responsible for vendor development, quotation management, commercial negotiations, purchase orders, delivery follow-ups and ensuring timely availability of materials for uninterrupted plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Handle end-to-end procurement of raw materials, chemicals, solvents, consumables, packaging materials and engineering items.
- Identify, evaluate and develop reliable domestic suppliers.
- Float RFQs, collect quotations and conduct price and commercial negotiations.
- Prepare and release Purchase Orders as per approved requirements.
- Negotiate price, payment terms, credit period, delivery schedules and other commercial terms.
- Coordinate with Production, Stores, QA/QC, R&D;, Finance and Logistics for material requirements.
- Ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials to avoid production interruptions.
- Follow up with vendors for order status, dispatches and delivery commitments.




- Develop alternate vendors for critical and regularly consumed materials.
- Maintain vendor database, comparative statements, purchase records and price history.
- Monitor market prices and chemical/raw-material availability to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Coordinate with Stores for material receipt, shortages, rejections and replacement of rejected materials.
- Resolve issues related to quantity, quality, specifications, pricing and delivery.
- Support vendor evaluation, performance monitoring and vendor audits.
- Coordinate import procurement and documentation, wherever applicable.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company SOPs, quality requirements and applicable regulatory/safety requirements.
- Prepare regular MIS and procurement reports for management.

Required Skills

- Solid knowledge of chemical/raw-material procurement.
- Positive vendor development and negotiation skills.
- Strong knowledge of RFQ, quotation comparison, Purchase Order and follow-up processes.
- Good understanding of inventory and material planning.
- Knowledge of ERP/SAP and MS Excel.
- Knowledge of import procurement/documentation will be an added advantage.
- Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a quick-paced chemical manufacturing environment.

Qualification Graduate / B.E. / B.Tech Mechanical / M.Sc. / MBA Materials Management / Supply Chain or equivalent qualification.

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates from Specialty Chemicals, Chemical Manufacturing, Agrochemicals, Pharma/API, Intermediates, Resins, Coatings, Solvents or related manufacturing industries will be preferred.

Key Performance Areas

- Timely availability of materials
- Cost reduction and purchase savings
- Vendor development
- Supplier delivery performance
- Purchase order accuracy
- Inventory optimization
- Alternate source development
- Procurement compliance

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