Candidates must have experience specifically in the lubricant industry only.

Role & responsibilities

Raw Material Sourcing & Procurement
Plan and execute procurement strategies for chemical raw materials, solvents, additives, and bulk/specialty inputs to match production schedules
Constant generation of ideas to improve inventory turns on purchased materials, with a focus on Major - Lubricant Oil & Chemical standardized components; Develop a yearly business plan for Purchasing based on operational Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage guidelines goals, and review on an ongoing basis.

Vendor Development & Management
Identify, audit, and onboard reliable chemical suppliers. Conduct regular vendor evaluations (quality, cost, and delivery lead times)
Responsible for monitoring and minimizing costs in delivery of spare parts
Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers Coordinate with logistics for right material at right time.

Negotiation & Contracting
Negotiate favorable pricing structures, annual rate contracts, payment terms, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with raw material manufacturers.

Regulatory & Quality Compliance




Ensure all incoming chemical shipments are accompanied by valid Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Certificates of Analysis (CoA), and Certificates of Origin. Maintain compliance with environmental, safety, and statutory laws

Inventory & Cost Optimization
Follow up of supplier outstanding payments. Collaborate with production, planning, and warehouse teams to monitor inventory thresholds, prevent stockouts, and avoid over-ordering. Track market price volatility for key petrochemicals or core inputs

ERP & Documentation
Manage Purchase Requisitions (PR) and Purchase Orders (PO) inside enterprise systems, reconcile cycle counts, and maintain audit-ready records

Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with Quality Assurance (QA), Production, Store, Logistics, and Finance to resolve material non-conformances, delivery delays, or invoice discrepancies.
Ensures training schedules reflect maximum utilization of training equipment and personnel

Preferred candidate profile
6+ Years, in purchasing/procurement in Lubricant Oil & Chemical Industry only
Male candidate having his own 2 wheeler.
handle ERP/SAP Hana B1 Systems.

📌 Purchase Manager Lubricant Or Chemical Industry Pune
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