Senior Supply Chain Specialist- Procurement

Operations/Manufacturing Chennai, India Chennai ,Chetpet


Description

 

Senior Supply Chain Specialist

 

Location: Chennai, India

Required Language: English

Employment Type: Full-Time

Seniority Level: Entry Level

Travel Mode: Moderate

 

About Us:

 

Buckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company with headquarters in Memphis, TN, USA, committed to safeguarding the environment, maintaining safety in the workplace, and promoting sustainable development. Buckman works proactively and collaboratively with its worldwide customers in pulp, paper, leather, and water treatment to deliver exceptional service and innovative specialty chemical solutions to help boost productivity, reduce risk, improve product quality, and provide a measurable return on investment. Buckman is in the middle of a digital transformation of its businesses and is focused on building the capabilities and tools in support this.

 

   Purpose:

 

This position is primarily responsible for the effective and efficient support of our supply chain, customer service, distribution & warehouse operations, compliance and regulations to achieve the highest level of order fulfilment, customer satisfaction and compliance, and in meeting our goals of profitability and cash flow as well as customers’ needs.

 

Providing the operation analysis and making recommendations for proactively improving our inventory management, 3PL & distribution, regulations and any operations related function

 

In addition, you will be supporting Purchasing team with your regular inputs and be able to lead and manage a team of highly motivated people across APAC. 

    Qualifications & Experience:  

      Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering

      Professional certification in Procurement or Sourcing

      7-10 years of Manufacturing and Sourcing experience in identifying, developing new sources  and subcontractors for Tolling or subcontract operations and in sourcing Raw material, Intermediaries and finished chemicals

      Suitable candidates’ work experience should be from Process or Industrial or fine chemical industries is a must.

   Key Responsibilities:

    Supplier Management

      Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers and manufacturing subcontractors

      Conduct comprehensive supplier evaluations and maintain rating systems

      Lead contract negotiations and manage ongoing supplier relationships

      Monitor compliance and performance metrics across supplier network

      Support purchasing teams with strategic insights and recommendations

      Foster collaborative relationships across functional areas

Strategic Operations

      Develop and implement cost reduction strategies for products and services

      Provide market intelligence and insights to enhance organizational preparedness

      Prepare comprehensive reports and actively participate in APAC and global meetings

      Identify opportunities to optimize subcontractor performance and operational efficiency

Quality & Compliance

      Ensure subcontractors meet quality standards and technical specifications

      Implement robust quality control measures and resolve quality-related issues

      Monitor regulatory compliance across all procurement activities

      Apply manufacturing principles and quality assurance methodologies

Technical Skills & Competencies

Essential Technical Skills:

  • SAP MM expertise with focus on Purchase modules (mandatory)
  • SAP MRP system understanding
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

     Language Requirements

  • Fluent in English, Tamil, and Hindi with excellent oral and written communication skills

     Core Competencies

  • Strong project management capabilities
  • Advanced negotiation skills and relationship management
  • Data analysis and interpretation expertise
  • Quantitative analysis and critical thinking abilities 
  • Complex problem-solving skills
  • High ethical standards and professional integrity

Preferred Additional Skills

  • Experience with bidding and reverse bidding platforms
  • Advanced data analytics capabilities
  • Cross-cultural management experience in APAC markets

What We Offer

Join Buckman's digital transformation journey and contribute to our mission of delivering sustainable chemical solutions globally. This role offers the opportunity to spearhead strategic initiatives champion operational excellence and drive significant business impact across our APAC operations. while working with cutting-edge technologies and diverse, talented teams.

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