Assistant Manager Sourcing - Speciality Chemical

About Us Scimplify is a specialty chemicals manufacturing company offering a full-stack solution—from R&D and custom synthesis to large-scale manufacturing and doorstep delivery. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, we serve multiple industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to agrochemicals and industrial chemicals to personal care and fragrances. We enable 500+ businesses across 20+ countries to develop and scale innovative chemicals from lab to commercial production. We have raised over $54 million from top tier investors such as Accel and Bertelsmann, We are a team of 250+ professionals with entities in India, Japan, USA, UAE, and Indonesia. Learn more about why Forbes thinks we are the top 100 startups in Asia to watch. ▶️ Scimplify Overview Key Accountability International Sourcing Manager – Chemical Industry 1. Strategic Global Sourcing Identify and onboard qualified international suppliers Develop alternate sourcing strategies Conduct supplier capability & compliance audits Build long-term supply contracts KPIs: % cost reduction YoY, alternate suppliers approved, dependency reduction 2. Cost Optimization & Commercial Negotiation Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and MOQs Track raw material trends and benchmark suppliers Analyze freight, duty, and anti-dumping implications KPIs: Landed cost savings %, credit days improvement, freight cost reduction 3. Supplier Development & Relationship Management Quarterly supplier performance reviews Resolve quality & shipment disputes Negotiate annual contracts & rebates KPIs: Supplier rating score, on-time shipment %, reduction in claims 4. Quality & Regulatory Compliance Ensure COA, TDS, MSDS documentation Verify REACH, RoHS, BIS, and other regulatory compliance Ensure correct HS classification & documentation KPIs: Zero non-compliance shipments, reduced rejections 5. Risk Management & Supply Continuity Monitor geopolitical & trade risks Maintain safety stock planning Dual sourcing for critical chemicals KPIs: Zero stock-outs, improved inventory turnover 6. Logistics & Import Operations Coordination Coordinate with CHA and freight forwarders Optimize shipping modes (FCL/LCL/Bulk) Monitor demurrage & detention KPIs: On-time delivery %, reduced demurrage cost 7. Market Intelligence & Competitive Analysis Track global price trends and plant capacities Share monthly sourcing intelligence reports Identify arbitrage opportunities KPIs: Forecast accuracy %, cost-saving opportunities identified 8. Internal Coordination & Stakeholder Management Align sourcing with sales forecasts Coordinate with finance for LC & forex Support technical approvals for new products KPIs: Forecast accuracy %, stakeholder satisfaction score If you are a startup enthusiast and like working with fast paced and high growth teams, join the team. To explore synergies, email your coordinates/ resume on neha.s@scimplify.com