Executive - Chemical Procurement

✔ Age: 27–36 years

✔ Minimum 3 years of experience in chemical procurement, preferably in garment washing, printing, dyeing, textile, or apparel manufacturing.

✔ Sound knowledge of textile processing chemicals and their industrial applications.

✔ Strong negotiation, supplier development, and cost optimization skills.

✔ Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.

✔ Knowledge of SDS/MSDS documentation and chemical safety standards will be an added advantage.

✔ Location Requirement: Only candidates currently residing near DEPZ or willing to relocate to an area near DEPZ are eligible to apply. Candidates unable to meet this requirement will not be considered.

Job Context

We are looking for a results-driven Chemical Procurement Executive to ensure a cost-effective, quality-compliant, and uninterrupted supply of washing and printing chemicals. The ideal candidate should have sound knowledge of textile processing chemicals, strong supplier negotiation skills, and the ability to manage procurement activities efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

✔ Source and procure washing, printing, finishing, and auxiliary chemicals according to production requirements, approved specifications, and quality standards.

✔ Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable, cost-effective suppliers while continuously expanding the supplier network.

✔ Conduct price benchmarking, market research, and cost analysis to achieve competitive pricing and favorable commercial terms.

✔ Negotiate prices, credit facilities, payment terms, lead times, minimum order quantities (MOQs), quality specifications, and delivery schedules.

✔ Prepare, issue, and manage Purchase Orders (POs) accurately and in compliance with company procurement procedures.

✔ Coordinate with Production, Chemical Store, QA/QC, R&D, Planning, and Accounts teams to forecast chemical requirements and ensure uninterrupted production.

✔ Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, quantity, delivery timelines, and documentation, resolving discrepancies and claims through timely root-cause analysis.

✔ Ensure procured chemicals meet technical specifications, quality standards, SDS/MSDS requirements, and applicable environmental and workplace safety guidelines.

✔ Maintain accurate and auditable records of quotations, comparative statements, purchase orders, supplier agreements, and delivery documents.