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 450+ 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. ▶ Simplify Overview
Role Overview:
Scimplify is seeking to hire a
Sourcing Manager
to lead and manage
all direct purchases
across the
Value Chain and Pharma Business Units
, covering both
trading and manufacturing operations
. The role will be responsible for supplier sourcing, cost optimization, contract negotiations, supply continuity, and strategic vendor development aligned with Scimplify’s growth plans.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop
domestic and international suppliers
for both trading and manufacturing requirements.
Lead
commercial negotiations
on pricing, payment terms, contracts, and long-term agreements.
Build strong relationships with strategic suppliers to support scale-up, quality, and innovation.
Cost Optimization & Value Creation
Drive
cost reduction initiatives
through negotiations, alternate sourcing, localization, and value engineering.
Monitor market trends, raw material pricing, and supply-demand dynamics to proactively manage costs.
Support margin improvement initiatives for both trading and manufacturing businesses.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with
Sales, BD, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Manufacturing teams
to align sourcing plans with customer and production requirements.
Support new product introductions (NPIs) by identifying capable suppliers and ensuring timely availability.
Compliance & Governance
Ensure compliance with
quality standards, regulatory requirements (especially Pharma BU), and internal procurement policies
.
Maintain proper documentation for contracts, pricing approvals, and vendor assessments.
Data, Reporting & Process Improvement
Track and analyze procurement KPIs such as cost savings, supplier performance, lead times, and supply risks.
Improve sourcing processes, systems, and controls to support scalability.
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong experience in
direct material sourcing
within chemicals/specialty chemicals/pharma industry.
Hands-on expertise in
trading as well as manufacturing procurement
.
Excellent
negotiation, commercial acumen, and stakeholder management
skills.
Strong understanding of
chemical value chains, supplier ecosystems, and cost drivers
.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Qualification & Experience
4+ years
of relevant sourcing/procurement experience in chemicals, specialty chemicals, or pharma.
Prior experience handling
multi-BU sourcing
and scaling procurement operations is highly desirable.
Interested candidate can share the profile to neha.s@scimplify.com
