Head of Procurement

We at Groupe Veritas (GV) are into diverse businesses and one of our business is International/ Domestic Trade and distribution of Petroleum & Chemical products.You can go through our company profile on www.groupeveritas.comMentioned herewith is the JD in very brief, which includes but is not limited to the mentioned activities -The Head of Procurement will oversee all sourcing and supply activities for a multi-product trading and distribution business. The role requires strong market intelligence, vendor relationship management, international sourcing capabilities, and deep commercial acumen across petrochemicals, chemicals, polymers, and metals categories.This position ensures profitable buying, competitive pricing, and consistent availability of materials to meet customer and business requirements.2. Key ResponsibilitieA) Strategic Sourcing & Category ManagementDevelop sourcing strategies for multiple product categories (petrochemicals, bulk chemicals, specialty chemicals, polymers, metals)Identify and onboard reliable domestic and global suppliers, traders, and manufacturersTrack commodity trends, pricing cycles, and global market movementsManage hedging strategies (where applicable) and evaluate market risksB) Procurement OperationsHandle end-to-end procurement: RFQs, negotiations, contracting, purchase orders, delivery follow-ups, and payment cyclesEnsure competitive landed pricing to maximize trading marginsOversee imports, exports, bulk cargo, break-bulk, and containerized shipmentsOptimize logistics, storage, and distribution networksC) Vendor & Supplier Relationship ManagementBuild strong global supplier relationships to secure allocation, priority supply, and long-term partnershipsConduct vendor evaluations, performance audits, and compliance checksEngage with principals for annual rate contracts, volume agreements, and price protectionsD) Market Intelligence & Demand PlanningProvide weekly/monthly analysis of market trends, price movements, inventory positions, and demand outlook.Coordinate with sales teams to understand demand forecasts, pipeline orders, and customer requirements.Suggest strategic stocking, bulk buying, or spot purchases based on market opportunitiesG) Team LeadershipLead, mentor, and upskill a multi-category procurement and sourcing team.Build category expertise and succession planning within the function.Define KPIs, monitor performance, and ensure high functional productivity.