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About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.

https://www.godrejindustries.com/

About Godrej Industries Limited (Chemicals)

Godrej Industries Limited (Chemicals Division) is one of the oldest businesses of the Godrej Industries Group with a rich legacy and a pioneering presence in the Chemical Industry. We proactively collaborate with our partners to create sustainable solutions in the Oleochemicals, Derivatives and Surfactants market.

https://www.godrejchemicals.com/

About The Role

As Manager – Surfactants and Base Chemicals, you will play an important role in procuring raw materials for Oleo Chemicals and surfactants. Your experience across supply chain optimisation to drive cost efficiency, and your ability to mitigate risks and innovate proactively will help strengthen supplier relationships while upholding industry dynamics. The role will include managing fluctuations in raw material prices, ensuring compliance with stringent quality and regulatory standards, and balancing sustainability with cost-effectiveness. Additionally, you will identify and capitalise on emerging market trends, develop strong supplier partnerships, and leverage advanced technologies to enhance supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic procurement and supply-chain optimisation:
Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures related to sourcing and procurement
Analyse sourcing data and generate reports to identify cost savings initiatives, procurement optimisation and consolidation opportunities
Develop and execute a comprehensive sourcing strategy aligned with the company's business objectives for AO/LA/LAB/LA ethoxylates and specialty RM's
Periodic monitoring of price trends of Ethylene, Ethylene oxide, CPKO, Fatty alcohols, LAB, and other commodities
Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify emerging trends, supply-demand dynamics, and potential disruptions to define risk mitigation strategies
Achieve cost reduction targets of minimum 3-5% EBITDA savings through strategic sourcing, bulk buying, hedging, and optimising working capital, while managing a spend of INR 500-600 crores
Apply the Porter's Five Forces model to assess the competitive landscape of the Oleo Chemical raw materials industry
Utilise supplier relationship quadrants to categorise suppliers based on profit impact and supply risk
Develop tailored strategies for each supplier segment along with respective Product Managers/BUs
Conduct in-depth TCO analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities across the supply chain
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct value engineering studies and implement cost-reduction initiatives
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimise inventory levels and manage lead times to optimise supply chain efficiency
Vendor development:
Identify, qualify, and onboard new/alternate suppliers to ensure a global, diversified and reliable supply base
Diversify sourcing regions for de-risking supply chain
Build strong partnerships with strategic suppliers to create joint value and mitigate supply chain risks
Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure the most competitive prices, and extended Payment and Inco terms
Implement and oversee vendor development initiatives to improve supplier performance with respect to cost optimisation, lead time reductions, quality enhancements, and overall improved service levels
Drive sustainable procurement initiatives and system improvement projects
Handle ISO/TS Audits and customer audits/ audit suppliers

Who are we looking for

Education

B. Tech /BE in Chemical Engineering
MBA in Supply Chain Management, or a related field (preferred)

Experience

10 to 12 years of experience in procuring raw materials for medium to large chemical businesses, negotiating contracts, and securing cost savings

Skills

Experience with vendor development and governance processes
Experience with strategic sourcing tools and techniques (e.g., RFx, e-auctions, spend analysis, Strategic Sourcing Methodology)
Demonstrated ability to apply strategic frameworks (e.g., Porter's Five Forces, Supplier Relationship Quadrants) to drive sourcing decisions
Proven experience in conducting TCO analysis, supply chain maturity assessments, and spend analysis
Strong analytical skills and ability to leverage data to drive decision-making
Ability to assess Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and supplier performance metrics
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Work Experience

10–12 years

Benefits

What'sin it for you

Be an equal parent

Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners

6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy

Community partnerships and advocacy

Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We are selfish about your wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members

Preventative healthcare support

Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.

Uncapped sick leave

Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work

Mental wellness and self-careprogrammes,resources,and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual,team,and business-level achievements

Digital and offline instant recognition platforms

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company.Andhasbeen, forover a century.It'snot just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equalopportunitiesemployer. Werecognisemerit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race,colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!

We look forward to meeting you.

Category Manager – Surfactants & Base Chemicals