B.E. Chemical / B. Sc / M.Sc. Chemistry with good academic records from a reputed institution. Experience Professional experience: 16-18 years with good exposure in SCM from Chemical Industry. (Candidates from Grease / Lubrication / Speciality Chemicals / Oil manufacturing plants with good Negotiations / Management skills preferred.) 39-43 years Age Job description 1. Be a core team member of the SCM team, managing the Raw Material, Engineering Spares, packing material sourcing etc at the most competitive rates. 2. Handle a team of 3 - 5 members. 3. Knowledge on Import & Clearance is must. 4. Strong in all statutory requirements wrt. Local & International market / standards / regulations etc. 5. Experience on Planning / Budgeting / Policy guidelines for purchase of RM / PM to meet production plans is preferred. 6. Set up material planning rolling forecast system in coordination with production & planning team. 7. Develop different sources of RM procurement, ensuring competitive price and maintain quality standards, identify the manufacturers and develop relationships; Should understand the supplier’s business and their ingredients; Rate the suppliers on the various parameters - financial and manufacturing capacity. 8. Ensure material delivery on schedule through proper follow-up & coordination. 9. To intervene in case of any vendor issues viz. rejection / payment etc. 10. To work jointly with vendor, technical & QA in case of continuous rejections or new vendor / material development. 11. Knowledge on ISO TS / IAFT is must.