Sr. Executive/ Asst Manager Purchase

Position Summary:

The candidate will be responsible for the procurement/sourcing of all plastic raw materials for Signode India business. This role reports into Head – Steel, Plastics and Paper sourcing.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Envisioning & executing sourcing strategies for the Plastic category for India.

Bringing to the business a high level of supply market knowledge/intelligence of the Plastic industry, preferably at Asia Pacific Level.

Driving VAVE/techno-commercial ideas around cost of Plastic /application through optimization of supply base, material grades and manufacturing suitability.

Working collaboratively with other functions like operations/manufacturing, commercial & finance to delivery holistic business solutions and advantage.

Driving function specific financial goals like savings & working capital improvement.

Market Intelligence is a key.

Qualification & Certification

B.Tech./Diploma in Polymer/Plastics/Chemical/Mechanical/PGDPPT (CIPET) with minimum 60% marks in all classes.

Experience

Hands on experience of 4-7 years in Plastic raw material procurement process.

Communication & Language Proficiency

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Language skills: proficient in English, Hindi and relevant local languages with ability to communicate internationally.

Core Competencies/Skill/Any other attribute relevant to the role

Excellent attitude and skills in managing critical partners to ensure win–win

Should have sound engineering and costing knowledge and ERP exposure

Quick learner & have a spirit for implementing the learnings. High level of energy and enthusiasm

Ability to adapt, manage and drive to fulfil the customer expectations

Excellent process orientation approach

Ability to proactively handle challenges and complete tasks