Key Responsibilities

1. Purchase & Procurement Management

· Manage end-to-end procurement of raw materials, cleaning chemicals, solvents, surfactants, fragrances, additives, packaging materials, and other production requirements, as applicable.

· Procure materials based on production plans, inventory levels, and business requirements.

· Ensure timely availability of materials to avoid production delays and stockouts.

· Prepare and process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and related procurement documentation.

· Monitor purchase order status and coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.

2. Vendor Development & Management

· Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers and vendors for chemicals, raw materials, packaging materials, and consumables.

· Obtain quotations, compare commercial terms, and negotiate pricing, payment terms, credit periods, and delivery schedules.

3. Cost Optimization & Negotiation

· Negotiate competitive rates and favorable commercial terms with suppliers.

· Identify cost-saving opportunities through alternate sourcing, bulk purchasing, and supplier consolidation.

· Monitor market trends and price fluctuations for key chemicals and raw materials.

4. Inventory & Material Planning

· Coordinate with Production, Stores, Planning, and Supply Chain teams to assess material requirements.

· Monitor stock levels, minimum stock requirements, reorder levels, and material consumption.

· Avoid excess inventory, material shortages, and unnecessary working capital blockage.

· Follow up on pending purchase orders and ensure materials are available as per production schedules.

· Support inventory reconciliation and investigate procurement-related discrepancies.

5. Quality & Regulatory Compliance





· Coordinate with QA/QC teams to ensure procured materials meet approved quality specifications.

· Obtain and maintain relevant supplier documents, including COA (Certificate of Analysis), SDS/MSDS (Safety Data Sheet), technical specifications, and other required certificates, as applicable.

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6. Supplier Coordination & Logistics

· Coordinate with suppliers, transporters, and logistics partners to ensure timely material movement.

· Track deliveries and resolve delays, shortages, damages, and documentation issues.

· Coordinate with Stores and Accounts teams for material receipt, invoice verification, and payment processing.

· Resolve discrepancies between purchase orders, goods receipt notes, invoices, and supplier quotations.

7. Documentation & MIS Reporting

· Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, quotations, supplier agreements, and procurement transactions.

· Prepare periodic reports on purchase costs, pending orders, supplier performance, and cost savings.

· Maintain procurement data in ERP systems or MS Excel.

Educational Qualification

· Graduate in Commerce, Business Administration, Science, or a relevant discipline.

· MBA in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, or Procurement will be an added advantage.

· A Chemistry or Chemical Engineering background will be preferred for candidates handling specialized chemical raw materials.

Experience & Skills Required

· 4–9 years of experience in purchase, procurement, sourcing, or materials management.

· Experience in cleaning chemicals, industrial chemicals, chemical manufacturing, FMCG, or a related industry is preferred.

· Knowledge of chemical raw materials such as surfactants, solvents, acids, alkalis, fragrances, preservatives, and specialty additives, depending on the company's product portfolio.

· Robust vendor development, price negotiation, and cost-control skills.

📌 Procurement - Purchase Executive (Bengaluru)
🏢 Core Careers Private
📍 Bengaluru