Job PurposeThe person in charge is the owner of the Raw materials portfolio (Commodity & Chemicals) & is fully accountable to drive all the deliverables (strategic sourcing, Cost & Cash savings, contract management etc.) under the full scope of Source to Contract cycle.Roles & Responsibilities
Frame Procurement Strategies to deliver Supply Chain objectives in terms of cost control, process improvements, supplier development, working capital management and financial benefits for the Company.
Prepare category wise material budgets & ensure buying within budget.
Negotiate and ensure continuous supply of materials (right quantity at right quality & right price) to all Business Units.
Monitor Commodity price trends & price forecasting. Review Commodity procurement plan and apply buying strategies to provide business a competitive edge.
Create material portfolio strategy through comprehensive fundamental & technical analysis as well as detailed market study and align the same with Business Heads to bring it to action
Manage key supplier relationships in line with the business strategies to improve supplier performance.
Create a strong material & supplier resilience program, including localisation initiatives to minimise/mitigate supply security risks
Support Supply Chain Management aspects of new business development, including selection of suppliers, defining commercial approach.
Ensure alignment between the business areas and the Supply Chain organization
Periodic engagement with Business Heads on multiple initiatives to align & debottleneck
Supply resilience program, focusing on single sourcing risk mitigation & localisation
Supplier Performance Improvement rating
Supplier Innovation Day
Annual cost savings workshop
Work experience requirementEssential: 8 - 10 years of experience in ProcurementPreferred: 2-5 years of FMCG experience in an MNC in Asia Pacific region (Middle east experience is ideal)Qualification
MBA/CIPS/ Materials Management
CompetenciesStrategic ThinkingOwnership & Result OrientationCost ManagementBusiness AcumenSourcing Policy and ProcessVendor ManagementGlobal Markets and Commodities Business TrendsSelf and Team ManagementPlanning & Decision MakingChange ManagementBusiness Unit: Corporate-Finance (4198)Business Group: Finance (234)