Category Lead- Raw Material

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📍 Nashik, Maharashtra, IndiaFull time

About this role

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES / ACTIVITIES OF THIS JOB (list not more than 10 items)

Coordination: -

  • Overall department coordination. Ensure all department activities are in line as per specified policy.
  • Close monitoring of procurement for raw material as per market demand. 

 

 

Cost Optimization: -

  • Cost optimization through Price Negotiation, alternate source, value engineering, new development, process optimization.

Procurement: - 

  • Experience working in ERP environment.
  • Procurement of Plastic raw material like PP, ABS, PC and other Engineering Polymer. Overall exposure of local and international market. 
  • Knowledge of Aluminium and steel tube sourcing.
  • Polyester fabric sourcing will be added advantages.
  • Ensure smooth supply chain from inbound logistic to out bound logistic.
  • Focus on inventory management, maintain the Inventory Turn Ratio (ITR).

  • Maintain documentation like QMS and other associated certification for SCM.
  • Outsourcing activity of Plastic molding.

Value Engineering … by changing the raw material source. Overall cost optimization of product.

Education 

Diploma in Engineering or Graduation in any discipline

Experience Requirements

  • 5 - 8 years of experience.

  • Experience of working in Materials Dept for RM procurement.

  • Strong Negotiation Skills

  • Analytical Abilities and Vendor Management

 

Mobility/Travel

Yes

Computer Skills 

MS-Office, ERP

 

Language

Spoken & Written communication in English, Hindi, Marathi.

Who we are:
Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere.  With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

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This Category Lead- Raw Material position at Tumi was posted on Sep 10, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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