Head – Procurement

Location: Gurugram,
Experience Required: 15+ years
Age Group: 35-45
Reporting To: Joint CEO
Department: Procurement (Bulk/Raw Material/Packing Material)

Industry: Agricultural Chemicals
Primary Focus: Crop Protection Chemicals / Agro Chemicals

Role Summary:

The Position will lead procurement strategic and operational procurement functions, ensuring cost-effective sourcing formulated products, selective ai to formulate, packing material procurement, supplier relationship management, and compliance (strict adherence to quality). This role is to optimize contracts (raw material savings/ contract’s) supply chain (raw materials  arrivals lined up with production plan) performance, supporting new product launches, and driving cost efficiencies across the organization. A key focus will be on developing procurement strategies for active ingredients and converting them into formulations, ensuring long-term procurement for consistent, high-quality products at competitive prices.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Responsibilities

Establish long-term procurement plans to ensure consistent quality and competitive pricing.
Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
Suggest and define procurement policies and enabling process efficiencies.
Drive cost optimization initiatives and monitor procurement budgets.
Assess and mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions, price volatility, and regulatory compliance.
Develop procurement strategies for active ingredients and monitor their conversion into formulations with co-ordination with cross functional departments.
Operational Responsibilities

Co-ordinate with Sales and Production for Forecast demand and plan purchases as per RSP and production plan to ensure timely availability of Raw materials, Packing Material.
Lead and mentor the procurement team; update KPIs and monitor performance.
Draft, review, and manage procurement contracts ensuring quality, legal and regulatory compliance.
Collaborate with inventory and production teams to maintain optimal stock of raw material/packing material.
Prepare regular reports on supply/demand trends and price movements to guide purchasing decisions.
Support procurement activities for new product launches.
Ensure statutory compliance with procurement regulations.
Supplier Relationship Management

Raw material and Packing material supplier evaluation based on delivery and pricing as per business needs.
Build and maintain long-term supplier partnerships.
Ensure alignment with quality and delivery standards and providing timely feedback.
New supplier identification for short term and long term objectives.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong negotiation and analytical skills
Well aware of ERP systems
Deep understanding of Crop protection products procurement
Leadership and stakeholder management
Financial acumen and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

Degree Bachelor’s/Master’s Business Administration.
Strong experience in Agrochemicals, understanding of chemistry and agrochemical regulations.