Procurement Manager (Chemicals & Minerals) Full Time

The Procurement Manager – Chemicals & Minerals is responsible for leading global sourcing and procurement activities for base chemicals, ensuring secure, sustainable, and cost-effective supply across manufacturing locations. The role focuses on value creation through strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, cost optimization, and risk mitigation, while enabling uninterrupted production through strong cross-functional collaboration in a complex global environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead global sourcing and category management for base chemicals.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and procurement priorities.
• Negotiate and manage sourcing agreements and supply contracts in line with corporate policies and ethical standards.
• Drive value creation through cost optimization initiatives, including de-specification, demand bundling, and innovation-led sourcing.
• Ensure competitive pricing and supplier performance using market intelligence and digital sourcing tools (e.g., e-RFQs, e-auctions).
• Monitor supplier performance, supply availability, and risks; lead corrective actions where required.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Planning, Operations, and technical teams to ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery to production sites.
• Support corporate sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives in partnership with suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Science, or Engineering, with an MBA in Supply Chain or Operations preferred.
• 3–7 years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles within a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably with global exposure. Experience in oleochemicals and/or minerals (e.g., coal, bentonite clays) is an added advantage.
• Strong capabilities in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and contract management, with a focus on value creation and cost optimization.
• Proven experience in supplier performance management, risk mitigation, and market analysis in volatile supply environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional and multicultural teams, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical, adaptable, and digitally enabled, with experience using e-sourcing tools and a commitment to sustainability, ethics, and continuous improvement

Our Offer

Company Culture

• Be part of an amazing team, who will be there to support you.
• A forward-looking company, with a culture of innovation and a strong portfolio in sustainable technologies.
• Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities
• Inclusive Work Environment
• Approachable Leadership
• Long term growth opportunity
• Work-Life Balance
• Speak Up Culture
• Women’s Inclusion Network of Clariant (WIN)

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Model- 3 days in office and 2 days remote
• Child Day Care facility fully sponsored by Clariant
• In-house Cafeteria & Subsidized meals
• 30 Days Annual Paid Leaves
• Clariant-Sponsored Annual Health Check-Up
• Centralized Company Transport for Designated Routes (Regular shift)
• Employee Wellbeing & Assistance Program
• Group Medical Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance and Life Insurance
• Maternity & Parental leave policies
• Performance-Based Competitive Annual Bonus Plan
• On-Site Medical Assistance for Employees: Doctor Visits Available Three Days a Week with a Medical Attendant Present Five Days a Week in the Medical Room.

Your Contact

Menaj Shaikh

Talent Acquisition Manager, India

Human Resources Group

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline “Greater chemistry – between people and planet”, which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

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