Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager - Executive Summary

Global Sourcing Strategy

• Define long-term sourcing strategies aligned with business growth, capacity expansion, and geographic diversification
• Act as an internal authority on polyurethane raw material markets
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple regions
• Develop and execute procurement strategies for PU raw materials (MDI, polyols, catalysts, blowing agents, etc.)
• Ensure timely availability of materials aligned with production schedules

Supplier Partnership Management

• Establish and manage relationships with key global chemical suppliers
• Structure long-term contracts and strategic alliances
• Drive supplier innovation, co-development, and sustainability initiatives
• Conduct supplier performance reviews (cost, quality, delivery reliability)
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, payment terms, and supply agreements

Cost Control and Leadership

• Own procurement P&L impact, delivering measurable cost savings and margin improvement. Drive cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality
• Lead advanced pricing strategies, including index-based contracts, hedging, and risk-sharing models
• Navigate market volatility with proactive scenario planning and cost forecasting
• Monitor market trends (petrochemicals, feedstocks) to anticipate price fluctuations
• Implement bulk purchasing or alternative sourcing strategies where applicable

Inventory & Planning Coordination

• Collaborate with production, warehouse, and planning teams to optimize inventory levels
• Prevent stockouts and overstock situations
• Support demand forecasting and material requirement planning (MRP)

Risk, Resilience & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local and international regulations (REACH, safety standards, chemical handling)
• Mitigate supply chain risks through diversification and contingency planning
• Maintain proper documentation and audit readiness

Cross-Functional Integration

• Partner with Production, Sales, R&D and Finance teams to align procurement with product innovation and demand planning
• Support new product development through early supplier involvement
• Reporting and Systems
• Track KPIs such as cost savings, supplier performance, lead times, and inventory turnover
• Utilize ERP systems (Oracle) for procurement processes
• Prepare procurement reports for senior management

Digital Transformation & Governance

• Lead procurement digitization (advanced ERP, AI-driven analytics, spend visibility tools)
• Establish governance frameworks, procurement policies, and performance dashboards
• Drive data-driven decision-making across the supply chain

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 7–10+ years of experience in procurement within polyurethane, chemicals, or petrochemicals
• Proven track record managing global sourcing strategies and large spend portfolios
• Deep understanding of PU raw materials and upstream chemical markets is a plus.

Critical Competencies

• Strategic vision with commercial acumen
• Executive negotiation and stakeholder influence
• Risk management and scenario planning
• Leadership across multicultural, global teams