Key Responsibilities
Supplier Management: Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers for raw materials and packaging; negotiate contracts and ensure compliance. Sourcing Strategy: Develop cost-effective, reliable, and innovative category strategies. Performance & Compliance: Track supplier KPIs, lead audits, and ensure regulatory and policy adherence. Analytics & Reporting: Analyze spend and trends; build dashboards using Excel, Power BI, or Tableau to support decisions. Sustainability & ESG: Integrate ESG goals into procurement; assess suppliers on sustainability metrics and lead improvement initiatives. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align with QA, Production, Finance, and Marketing to ensure smooth operations. Risk & Market Intelligence: Identify risks, monitor markets, and develop mitigation and negotiation strategies. Tech & Process Improvement: Use ERP tools (SAP, Oracle, Ariba) to automate and enhance procurement efficiency.
Who are we looking for?
Education
MBA in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related fields. Certifications (Desirable): Analytics certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate or sustainability-focused credentials.
Experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, preferably in the Food Processing or FMCG industry. Exposure to ESG/ sustainable projects is a plus. Ability to analyze market trends and make informed decisions. Demonstrate good analysis skills to make informed decisions.
The client is Looking only for FEMALE candidate
Key Skills
Strong in negotiation, analytics, and problem-solving Proficient in Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Ariba) Knowledge of ESG, sustainable and ethical sourcing practices Effective communicator with stakeholder and cross-functional collaboration skills. Adaptable team player with a cost-conscious, improvement-driven mindset.