Deputy Manager – Strategic Sourcing (Flavour & Fragrance Procurement)

Location: Chennai (Candidates currently based in Chennai are preferred)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Chemical / Flavour & Fragrance

Experience Required: 12–18 Years

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Deputy Manager – Strategic Sourcing to lead global sourcing initiatives for Flavour & Fragrance vendors. This role is ideal for procurement professionals with strong expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, commercial negotiations, and procurement within the Chemical or Flavour & Fragrance industry.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with global procurement objectives.
• Monitor market trends, supply risks, and industry developments.
• Identify, onboard, and manage primary as well as alternate suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial agreements.
• Drive cost optimization and supply risk mitigation initiatives.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) initiatives.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and performance reviews.
• Maintain benchmark pricing and costing standards.

Procurement Operations

• Manage SAP master data, MRP parameters, and vendor conditions.
• Coordinate with global procurement teams on sourcing strategies and raw material updates.
• Independently handle Indirect Procurement, Capex Procurement, and Project Procurement activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, R&D, Finance, Quality Control (QC), and Commercial teams to support business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Mandatory).
• Post-Graduation in Supply Chain or Operations (Preferred).

Experience

• 12–18 years of experience in Supply Chain or Procurement.
• Experience in the Chemical or Flavour & Fragrance industry is preferred.

Required Skills

• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
• Supplier Evaluation & Performance Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Cost Optimization
• Supply Risk Management
• Market Analysis & Forecasting
• Stakeholder Management
• SAP
• Microsoft Excel
• Power BI
• MIS Reporting
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Preferred Certification

• Lean / Six Sigma / Process Excellence Certification

How to Apply

Interested candidates can share their updated resume at:

[email protected]