Red Envelope Consultants
Website:
redenvelope.in
Job details:
Position Title: Senior General Manager / Assistant Vice President – Procurement
Department: Raw Material Purchase / Procurement
Location: Ahmedabad
Reporting To: Directors
Job Purpose :
We are seeking an experienced procurement leader to drive sourcing strategy, vendor development, and commercial negotiations for agrochemical raw materials. The role will be responsible for managing high-volume global sourcing (primarily India & China), optimizing costs, and ensuring compliance with quality, regulatory, and EHS standards.
Key Responsibilities :
Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for key raw materials including technical grade pesticides, intermediates, and solvents
- Lead commercial negotiations and finalize long-term contracts to ensure competitive pricing and favorable terms
Vendor Management
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable domestic and international suppliers
- Build and maintain a strong supplier network with regular performance assessments
Cost Optimization
- Drive cost reduction initiatives and achieve annual savings targets
- Monitor global market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supply risks
Supply Chain & Planning
- Ensure uninterrupted supply of raw materials and packaging materials to support manufacturing operations
- Minimize production downtime through efficient planning and coordination
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with R&D, Quality, Finance, and Warehouse teams
- Support new product development and ensure raw material quality standards
Compliance & EHS
- Ensure adherence to environmental, health, and safety (EHS) guidelines
- Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements in sourcing practices
Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor procurement teams
- Drive operational efficiency and best practices across procurement functions
Required Qualifications & Experience
- B.Sc. (Agri) / M.Sc. (Agri) / B.E. (Chemical) / B.Tech / MBA in Supply Chain or Materials Management
- 25–30 years of experience in procurement within Agrochemicals, Pesticides, or Specialty Chemicals
- Strong expertise in sourcing active ingredients, intermediates, and specialty chemicals
- Proven experience in global sourcing (especially China & India markets)
- Hands-on experience with SAP MM Module or similar ERP systems
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
- Willingness to travel extensively for global vendor development
Key Skills
- Strategic sourcing
- Vendor development & management
- Cost optimization
- Global procurement
- Supply chain coordination
- Regulatory & EHS compliance
- Leadership & team management
If you are a seasoned procurement professional with strong industry expertise and global sourcing experience, we invite you to be a part of our leadership team.
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