Senior Manager - Purchase - Raw Materials - Paint

We have an urgent opening with our client which is leading Paint company in India.

About Client :

Our Client is the largest industrial paint and second largest decorative paint company of India based in Mumbai. It is engaged in the industrial, automotive and powder coating business. It develops and supplies paint systems used on the finishing lines of electrical components, cycle, material handling equipment, bus bodies, containers and furniture industries.

Please note job description below :

Department : Supply Chain

Position : Sr Manager - Purchase

Position Location : Mumbai HO

Position Reporting to: Designation and grade Level : Chief Manager - Purchase

Direct reports :

Designation and grade Level: Junior Officer, Officer, Senior Officer, Executive - Purchase

Job Purpose :

To procure material at most competitive prices and help reduce/ hold product cost so as to improve profitability

To maintain cost effective inventory with least lead time and without compromising production schedules

Value - Rs. 350 Cr

Volume - No of RMS - 350+, Multi location Supply

Solvents, Epoxy, Resin, Monomers and Specialty Chemicals are the RMs

Experience :

8 - 12 years in Procurement of Raw Materials for Chemical Industry.

Import experience is a must. Clearance knowledge is a must.

Should be doing Local Sourcing.

SAP Exposure is mandatory.

Process Oriented Approach and Analytical Skills.

Qualification :

BE/BTech (Chemical) + MBA

This is desirable

Responsibilities :

Major considerations: cost reduction and optimizing inventory as per seasonal requirements. Total RM's more than 300, total suppliers more than 150.

New supplier development and new product development for my category of materials, visiting key suppliers, suppliers audits for new developments, calculations and communication of supplier performance ratings.

System Improvements : SAP Improvements and suggestions for RFQ through supplier portal as a link between SAP and Supplier-Buyer. Participation in Kaizen drive. Ariba Auctions for Dries and chromes.

Accurately prepare purchase / sale order in SAP.

Preparing Import and local Cost Sheet and maintain the same in SAP system.

Analyze equivalent replacements for obsolete material with proper approval from technical dept.

Prepare RFQ and ensured availability of all necessary details required for pricing.

Coordinating with CHA for clearance of material from port to plant.

Float enquiries based upon the PRs generated in the system.

Prepare Comparative statements based upon the offers received & assist manager in rate finalization by providing necessary data.

Convert PRs into POs based upon the finalized vendor.

Ensure material delivery on schedule through proper follow-up & coordination.

To intervene in case of any vendor issues viz. rejection / payment etc.

Co-ordinate with plant personnel to resolve the issue in PO, supplies etc.

Prepare regular MIS reports for control purposes

Ensure strict implementation of policy/ procedural guidelines.

To obtain CAPA from suppliers in case of rejections.

To work jointly with vendor, technical & QA in case of continuous rejections or new vendor / material development

To ensure share of business as per the guidelines & approval by respective authorities.

To ensure that necessary documentation viz. ISO certificates is updated from time to time.

To maintain optimum inventory as per the guidelines from manager.

To ensure compliance with relevant laws.

To ensure proper filing of documents for imported items.

Relationships:

Internal (Vendors, Clearing Agents & Financial Institutions) & External (Finance, R&D, Plants, HR, Packaging, Costing)

Candidates from Paint/Chemical industry only apply with all mentioned experience as above.

Ananya K
Sr Consultant
Vitasta Consulting Pvt Ltd