Procurement Specialist-Chemical

Procurement Specialist-Chemical

Company: Aquachemie Middle East Fze

Job Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience Required: 5 - 10 years

Salary: 6L10L a year

Role & responsibilities

The Procurement Specialist will play a key role in managing procurement operations, supplier development, and purchase order execution for EcoChemie. This position will also support new product development initiatives and ensure smooth coordination between suppliers, internal teams, and sales operations.

Key Responsibilities

• New Product Development (Chemicals)

Support the development of new products to meet market and customer requirements.

Work closely with R&D and Sales teams to source and qualify new raw materials.

• Supplier Development & Management

Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers for existing and upcoming products.

Establish long-term supplier relationships to ensure reliability, quality, and cost efficiency.

Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and supply contracts in line with company policies.

• Purchase Order & Procurement Management

Prepare, finalize, and validate Purchase Orders (POs) in SAP/ERP system.

Ensure timely order placement, acknowledgment, and delivery tracking.

Maintain accurate procurement records in compliance with internal audit and ISO standards.

• Sales & Technical Coordination

Handle sales inquiries from internal stakeholders for the assigned region.

Coordinate with Sales and Technical teams to resolve customer technical queries.

Provide support in obtaining and sharing COAs, TDS, and MSDS for new and existing products.

• Quote and Sample Management

Follow up on quotations and samples with suppliers to meet project deadlines.

Ensure proper documentation and communication of pricing and product information.

• Payment, Logistics & Documentation

Coordinate with Finance and Logistics teams to resolve supplier payment and shipment-related issues.

Ensure import/export documentation and statutory compliance for inbound/outbound shipments.

• Supplier Agreements & Compliance

Draft and maintain supplier agreements as per company procurement policy.

Ensure adherence to ISO procedures and maintain supply chain-related documentation.

Preferred candidate profile

Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Supply Chain Management.

Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in chemical procurement, sourcing, roles (preferably in the chemical or manufacturing industry).

Hands-on experience with SAP or other ERP systems is mandatory.

Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.

Knowledge of import/export documentation and local procurement regulations preferred.

Reporting To

Administrative Reporting: Head EcoChemie India

Functional Reporting: Supply Chain Head Corporate Office, UAE .