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Our client is seeking an experienced Procurement Head to oversee the sourcing, purchasing, and vendor management of all products and raw materials.
The ideal candidate will have a holistic approach to procurement, ensuring cost optimization, supplier performance, risk management, and internal stakeholder satisfaction.
This role requires strong strategic sourcing skills, contract negotiation expertise, and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
Job Responsibilities
Procurement Performance & Cost Optimization
Ensure on-time execution with ≥ 95% of purchase orders (POs) released within Service Level Agreement (SLA); maintain a cycle time ≤ 2 working days.
Achieve annual cost savings of ≥ [X]% year-over-year through strategic sourcing and negotiations.
Maintain a forecast accuracy and purchase requisition (PR) fulfillment rate of ≥ 98%, with ≤ 2% variance from forecast.
Supplier Performance & Risk Management
Ensure ≥ 95% of Tier 1 suppliers comply with quality and service SLAs.
Guarantee 100% contract coverage for high-value or strategic purchases.
Resolve 100% of non-conformance reports (NCRs) and escalated disputes within SLA (≤ 7 working days).
Conduct periodic supplier assessments to ensure quality, reliability, and compliance.
Develop and implement supplier risk mitigation strategies.
Data, Systems & Reporting
Maintain ≥ 99% accuracy in procurement records, contracts, and pricing data.
Ensure 100% timely submission of procurement dashboards, supplier reviews, and reports.
Drive continuous process improvement by implementing a minimum of two major initiatives per year.
Utilize procurement software to streamline operations and enhance decision-making.
Internal Collaboration & Stakeholder Satisfaction
Achieve a stakeholder satisfaction score of ≥ 90% from cross-functional teams.
Ensure ≥ 95% of internal procurement requests are fulfilled within defined SLAs.
Lead and develop the procurement team, ensuring ≥ 80% of direct reports meet or exceed performance expectations.
Collaborate with Research & Development (R&D) and product development teams to support new product sourcing and procurement strategies.
Provide guidance on procurement best practices and compliance with company policies.
Our client is seeking an experienced Procurement Head to oversee the sourcing, purchasing, and vendor management of all products and raw materials.
The ideal candidate will have a holistic approach to procurement, ensuring cost optimization, supplier performance, risk management, and internal stakeholder satisfaction.
This role requires strong strategic sourcing skills, contract negotiation expertise, and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
Job Responsibilities
Procurement Performance & Cost Optimization
Ensure on-time execution with ≥ 95% of purchase orders (POs) released within Service Level Agreement (SLA); maintain a cycle time ≤ 2 working days.
Achieve annual cost savings of ≥ [X]% year-over-year through strategic sourcing and negotiations.
Maintain a forecast accuracy and purchase requisition (PR) fulfillment rate of ≥ 98%, with ≤ 2% variance from forecast.
Supplier Performance & Risk Management
Ensure ≥ 95% of Tier 1 suppliers comply with quality and service SLAs.
Guarantee 100% contract coverage for high-value or strategic purchases.
Resolve 100% of non-conformance reports (NCRs) and escalated disputes within SLA (≤ 7 working days).
Conduct periodic supplier assessments to ensure quality, reliability, and compliance.
Develop and implement supplier risk mitigation strategies.
Data, Systems & Reporting
Maintain ≥ 99% accuracy in procurement records, contracts, and pricing data.
Ensure 100% timely submission of procurement dashboards, supplier reviews, and reports.
Drive continuous process improvement by implementing a minimum of two major initiatives per year.
Utilize procurement software to streamline operations and enhance decision-making.
Internal Collaboration & Stakeholder Satisfaction
Achieve a stakeholder satisfaction score of ≥ 90% from cross-functional teams.
Ensure ≥ 95% of internal procurement requests are fulfilled within defined SLAs.
Lead and develop the procurement team, ensuring ≥ 80% of direct reports meet or exceed performance expectations.
Collaborate with Research & Development (R&D) and product development teams to support new product sourcing and procurement strategies.
Provide guidance on procurement best practices and compliance with company policies.
Job Requirements
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum 12+ years of experience in procurement, preferably in the chemical raw materials industry.
Proven experience in raw materials procurement, vendor development, and new product development.
Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
Proficiency in procurement software and data analysis tools.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
Knowledge of international sourcing, import/export regulations, and supply chain best practices.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum 12+ years of experience in procurement, preferably in the chemical raw materials industry.
Proven experience in raw materials procurement, vendor development, and new product development.
Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
Proficiency in procurement software and data analysis tools.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
Knowledge of international sourcing, import/export regulations, and supply chain best practices.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
