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Consultant - Supplier Development, Polymer Compounds & Masterbatches

  • 15-20 Hrs/Week
  • Remote - India
  • 1 months
  • Project posted on: 15/10/2026
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Consultant - Supplier Development, Polymer Compounds & Masterbatches

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Procurement and vendor management
  • Direct Procurement
  • Strategic Sourcing

Remote - India
tooltip_icon_dark Open to consultants anywhere in India

15-20 Hrs/Week

1 months

 15/10/2026

Assignment Details

Our client, a specialty distributor focused on polymer compounds and masterbatches, is looking for an experienced Independent Consultant to support a short-term supplier development pilot in India for 4–6 weeks.
 

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify potential small-to-medium manufacturers of polymer compounds and masterbatches in India.
  • Map manufacturers specializing in engineering thermoplastic compounds, masterbatches, and related polymer materials.
  • Assess potential suppliers based on product portfolio, manufacturing capabilities, market presence, and suitability for a distribution partnership.
  • Identify and connect with relevant commercial and technical decision-makers at target manufacturing companies.
  • Establish initial contact with potential suppliers to gauge their interest in exploring a distribution relationship.
  • Facilitate substantive introductory discussions between the client and shortlisted manufacturers.
  • Develop a qualified pipeline of potential manufacturing partners for further evaluation.
  • Provide market insights on the supplier landscape, product capabilities, and potential partnership opportunities.
  • Maintain a structured database of identified manufacturers, key contacts, discussions, and follow-up actions.
  • Share regular progress updates and recommendations throughout the pilot engagement.

Skills Required

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Proven experience in supplier development, strategic sourcing, business development, or commercial roles within the polymers, plastics, or specialty chemicals industry.
  • Strong understanding of polymer compounds, masterbatches, and the Indian manufacturing landscape.
  • Existing network of small-to-medium manufacturers of polymer compounds and masterbatches in India.
  • Experience identifying, evaluating, and engaging potential manufacturing or distribution partners.
  • Ability to connect with senior commercial and technical stakeholders and facilitate business discussions.
  • Strong networking, communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
  • Understanding of engineering thermoplastics and related polymer applications would be an advantage.
  • Prior experience working with specialty chemical distributors, polymer compounders, masterbatch manufacturers, or plastics manufacturers is preferred.
  • Must be available to undertake a 4–6 week independent consulting engagement in India.

Skills Required

Procurement, Vendor management, Supply Chain, Strategic sourcing

Industry

Chemicals & Adhesives

Experience Required:

10+ years

Additional Skills:

  • Procurement
  • Plastics & Polymers Industry
  • supplier development
  • Distributor–Manufacturer Partnerships
  • strategic sourcing

No of open positions:

1

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