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.

Senior Supply Chain Specialist- Procurement