Job Title: Head of Procurement / Purchase Head

Department: Supply Chain & Procurement

Reporting To: MD / Operations Head

Location: Corporate Office (Chandigarh)

Job Purpose The Purchase Head is responsible for strategizing and executing the sourcing and procurement of raw materials (polymers, master batches, additives), machinery, tooling, and consumables. This role focuses on optimizing material costs, reducing lead times, and maintaining strict quality standards to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management

· Polymers & Chemicals Procurement: Source key raw materials like PET, RPET, PP, HDPE, masterbatches, and engineering plastics from domestic and international suppliers

· Vendor Development: Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable vendors for raw materials, additives, moulds/ mould parts, process machinery and Hydraulic, Pneumatics and electrical spares

· Contract Negotiation: Negotiate long-term contracts, payment terms, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

· Supplier Performance: Conduct regular audits and performance reviews based on delivery timeliness, quality compliance, and cost competitiveness.

Inventory & Material Management

Demand Planning: Align closely with Production and Sales Planning (S&OP;) teams to forecast raw material requirements and avoid stockouts.

· Inventory Optimization: Implement Just-In-Time (JIT) and safety stock models to optimize working capital without risking production downtime.

· Scrap & Waste Management: Oversee the recycling loop or profitable disposal of plastic regrind, scrap,



and obsolete inventory.

Cost Optimization & Market Intelligence

· Cost Reduction: Drive continuous cost-saving initiatives (VAVE - Value Analysis/Value Engineering) through alternative material sourcing or localized vendor development.

Compliance & Systems

· ERP Utilization: Manage end-to-end procurement workflows using ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics).

· Quality Compliance: Ensure all procured materials meet regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

· Degree: Bachelor’s degree/ Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Plastic Technology (CIPET), or Mechanical Engineering. An MBA in Supply Chain or Material Management is desirable (not mendateory).

· Experience: 10 to 15+ years of core procurement experience, with at least 5 years heading the purchase function in a plastic processing (Injection Molding, ISBM, Extrusion, or Flexible Packaging) environment.

Technical & Core Competencies

· Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of polymer grades, masterbatches, additives, engineering machines/spares and recycling market dynamics.

· Sourcing Footprint: Established network and relationships with global/domestic polymer manufacturers and traders.

· Import/Export: Solid grasp of international logistics, customs clearance, duties, and EXIM policies.

Soft Skills

· Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.

· Exceptional analytical and analytical-driven forecasting skills.

· Leadership skills to manage a cross-functional procurement team.

Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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