Lagata has been a partner to over three decades old businesses all over Africa. Being stabilized in Europe, Asia, and Africa, we are well placed to provide support in a range of sectors. By specializing on African business, we can provide focus and an understanding of the continent and its unique challenges and opportunities.

Parent Organization: Lagata Group

Website Links of our Parent Company along with Group Company: https://www.lagata.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/lagatagroup/about/ https://www.eleventinternational.com/ https://sweetnutritionltd.com/

Our Group Overview:

Ours is a reputed Group of Companies having its presence in UK, Africa, India and UAE in diverse business interest viz; Oil & Gas, Food manufacturing, Agri Commodities, Transport and Logistics, Tiles, Mining, Printing & Packaging etc.

Job Description:

We are currently on a lookout for a Procurement Manager is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing the supply of raw materials, components, and finished products related to ceramics for a company. This role involves developing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery of materials. They also play a crucial role in maintaining quality standards and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Roles and responsibilities:

1. Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management :

- Identify and onboard reliable suppliers for RM, Capex & Spares, negotiate favorable contracts and terms, build strategic vendor partnerships, and continuously monitor supplier performance to ensure cost-effective, high-quality, and timely sourcing of raw and packaging materials.

2. Procurement Planning & Cost Management :

- Collaborate with unit teams to align procurement with demand, optimize inventory levels, explore cost-reduction opportunities through strategic sourcing, and maintain cost-benefit analyses to support pricing and budgeting decisions.

3. Raw Material & Consumables Procurement :

- Manage end-of-the-end procurement of key raw materials and consumables such as body materials, chemicals, glazes, and pigments. to ensure uninterrupted operations while maintaining strict quality compliance with unit required specifications.

4. Cross-functional Collaboration :

- Act as a liaison between unit R&D, production teams, logistics, C&F to ensure procurement aligns with business goals and lead weekly meetings to update on material availability and vendor commitments.

5. Ensure all procurement transactions comply with internal audit norms and company standards. Lead and mentor the subordinate on best practices, market insights, negotiation skills, and compliance.

Preferred Competencies:

1. Strong understanding of ceramic raw materials (clay, frits, glazes, oxides, pigments).

2. Familiar with machinery, kiln spares, packaging materials, and consumables used in tile production.

3. Knowledge of quality standards relevant to the tile industry.

4. Knowledge of Global & local Supplier base for raw materials, spares & machinery for ceramic industry.

5. Familiarity with Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), or other analytics/reporting tools.

6. Skilled in contingency planning and root cause analysis and ability to act quickly during material shortages, supply disruptions, or quality failures.

7. Knowledge of import regulations, HS codes, customs clearance processes, and shipping documentation.

Education Qualifications:

1. Should be BE - Mechanical Engg. / Industrial Engg qualified

2. Preferred to have a Certificate in Ceramic Materials or Diploma in Ceramic Technology.

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Darshana Deshpande

Senior Executive HR at Elevent

Last Active: 24 September 2025

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