Assistant Manager - Purchase

About Sherwin-Williams

Sherwin-Williams is dedicated to enhancing the world through innovative paints, coatings, and solutions, aiming to brighten and strengthen environments globally. We invest in our people by offering rewards, benefits, flexible health and wellness options, career growth through skill development, and fostering inclusive community connections. Join us to create your potential.

Core Responsibilities

• Plan procurement of raw and packaging materials according to rolling demand forecasts.
• Conduct supplier negotiations ensuring procurement under the best market terms.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders to approved suppliers following agreed conditions.
• Ensure timely receipt of raw and packaging materials per procurement schedules.
• Monitor supplier quality and delivery to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage and control inventory levels, addressing slow and non-moving materials promptly.
• Optimize raw material inventory levels with ongoing improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to reduce cost components in key raw materials.
• Source and evaluate new suppliers for cost efficiency and risk mitigation.
• Track purchasing effectiveness through analysis and management information system reporting.
• Coordinate raw material procurement for new product development in collaboration with technical teams.
• Complete necessary documentation for acquiring new raw materials.
• Engage in negotiations for indirect materials and capital goods procurement.

Skill Requirements

• Technical and financial proficiency for managing direct material spend, especially chemicals and metal packaging procurement.
• Strong planning and negotiation capabilities to secure favorable market terms.
• Familiarity with standard purchase terms and conditions.
• Experience using ERP systems in procurement processes.
• Knowledge of international logistics and customs clearance procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for sourcing chemical raw materials domestically and internationally.
• Analytical skills for informed decision-making to enhance purchasing performance and reduce risks.
• Market insight related to chemicals used in paints or similar industries.
• Ability to interpret product specifications and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Teamwork and collaborative skills.

Experience and Qualifications

• 7 to 8 years of purchasing experience, preferably within paint, construction chemicals, agro-chemicals, FMCG, personal/home care, pharmaceuticals, or e-commerce category planning and sourcing.
• Preference given to candidates with paint manufacturing industry experience.
• Bachelor's degree required, demonstrating adequate technical and financial knowledge.

Location

This role is located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Additional Information

Eligibility to Work: Applicants must provide proof of legal permission to work in the country to which they have applied.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Sherwin-Williams adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy and offers equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, pregnancy, marital status, or any legally protected characteristic.

Application Security: Candidates will never be asked for payments or sensitive personal financial information during the recruitment process.