Mosil Lubricants - Strategic Purchasing Manager (5-7 yrs)

Mosil Lubricants Private Limited, located in Navi Mumbai, offers industrial lubricants such as lubricating greases, oils, pastes, powders, aerosols, emulsions and cleaners to meet diverse industrial needs.

Role Description:

- We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Procurement Manager specializing in industrial lubricants, base oils, additives and thickeners.

- The ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding of base oil types (including synthetic, mineral and esters), thickening agents and specialized additive packages.

- This role involves vendor sourcing, negotiations, procurement and ensuring the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

- Identify and source base oils, synthetic oils, esters, additives and thickeners from global and local suppliers.

- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, ensuring quality and cost optimization.

- Evaluate supplier technical capabilities, certifications and compliance with industry standards.

- Collaborate with R&D teams to ensure product compatibility and innovation in formulations.

- Monitor market trends, prices and availability of raw materials in the lubricants industry.

- Negotiate contracts, agreements and pricing to optimize cost without compromising quality.

- Manage inventory levels and forecast procurement needs in line with production schedules.

- Ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory standards relevant to lubricants.

Key Qualifications and Experience:.

- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field (MBA preferred).

- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in procurement or technical sourcing in the industrial lubricants sector.

- Strong technical knowledge of base oils, synthetic oils, esters and additives.

- Experience working with thickeners like lithium, calcium sulfonate and polyurea.

- Proven track record of supplier development and cost optimization.

- Excellent negotiation, analytical and communication skills.