Commercial Lead (Chemicals/Manu, 15+ Yrs, Gurugram)

• Own and drive end‑to‑end P&L for commercial operations, ensuring margin improvement and cost optimisation
• Lead strategic procurement of raw materials, intermediates, solvents, utilities, packaging, and services
• Oversee complete supply chain and logistics operations, including demand planning, inventory, warehousing, and distribution
• Manage logistics for hazardous and specialty chemicals with strict adherence to safety and regulatory norms
• Coordinate commercial activities across multiple manufacturing plants to ensure standardisation and efficiency
• Support capacity expansion, new product launches, and greenfield/brownfield projects from a commercial perspective
• Strengthen governance, risk management, audits, and ethical procurement practices
• Build and lead high‑performing procurement and supply chain teams while collaborating with Finance, HSE, Legal, and Manufacturing
• Experience: 18+ years in commercial leadership roles within chemical or manufacturing industries, with strong exposure to multi‑plant operations
• Leadership: Proven experience managing large teams, senior stakeholders, and complex supplier ecosystems
• Technical exposure: Deep understanding of chemical manufacturing, hazardous material handling, regulatory compliance, and ESG requirements
• Functional expertise: Strong background in P&L management, strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, supply chain optimisation, and logistics
• Education: Master's degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred) with an MBA in Supply Chain, Operations, or Finance preferred
• Skills: Strategic mindset with hands‑on execution ability, high integrity, strong negotiation skills, and excellent stakeholder management.
  
  

The client is a well‑established Indian chemical manufacturing organisation with multi‑plant operations and a strong presence in specialty and hazardous chemicals. The company is known for its focus on operational excellence, regulatory compliance, safety standards, and long‑term sustainable growth.

Own end-to-end P&L and commercial strategy for a multi-plant chemical business in a senior leadership role with high visibility, working closely with the CMD and Board.

The incumbent will lead end‑to‑end commercial operations, including procurement, supply chain, logistics, and full P&L ownership across multiple manufacturing locations. The role focuses on driving cost leadership, supply continuity, regulatory compliance, and sustainable profitability in a highly regulated chemical manufacturing environment