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Vice president- Materials

Job Description

1. Design, plan and implement purchasing strategies 2. Negotiate contract terms with key suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and delivery terms with technical and operational input from stakeholders if appropriate 3. Ensure availability of materials at the plants - (i) on time, (ii) meeting quality standards, (iii) in the optimum quantities, and (iv) at the best price and terms 4. Monitor and maintain inventories 5. Monitor and improve vendor ratings for deliveries on time and for meeting quality standards 6. Track, measure and analyze company expenditures 7. Undertake trouble-shooting actions, specifically for procurement and movement of critical products 8. Implement systems and processes in the Procurement function that meet Company policies and certification requirements 9. Policies & processes : adhere to company ethics policies and best practices 10. Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors 11. Identify and develop potential suppliers and vendors 12. Conduct periodical audits of vendors and logistics suppliers 13. Responsible for managing relationships and negotiating with key suppliers at a senior and strategic level 14. Negotiate contract terms with key suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and delivery terms with technical and operational input from stakeholders if appropriate 15. Coach, mentor and develop direct reports and manage a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value and cost reductions

Education Qualifications

• B.Sc/Chemistry
• MS/M.Sc(Science)/Chemistry
• B.Tech/B.E./Chemical
• Diploma/Chemical

Behavioural Profile

Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to optimize team performance and development Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage negotiate and manage key stakeholders and suppliers Strong and confident negotiator with the ability to negotiate at all levels Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines Commercially and financially astute with experience of managing budgets Possess good domain knowledge SAP systems, inventory management and government regulations for movement of material Should have experience in handling ~ 1000 items, 4 to 5 plant locations, 5 business units.

Desired Skills

Procurement, Sourcing, SCM, Vendor development, Negotiation

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Company Profile

Chembond Chemicals Limited (BSE and NSE: CHEMBOND) is a 45 year old known name in India, manufacturing a diverse range of specialty chemicals like water treatment, polymers, construction chemicals, high performance coatings, animal health and industrial biotech products. The company has excellent infrastructure facilities like a well equipped R & D laboratory, multiple regional offices, and production plants, well trained personnel and references across several business segments from the best known companies in the field. Our presence through the various product lines allows us to serve industries across most segments of manufacturing in India.

Chembond has believed in delivering to customer expectations through continuous investments in innovation and technical services. We strive to deliver value and delight our customers for the money invested by them.