01Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Category Leadership
Define and implement category strategies across raw materials, packaging, indirect spend, logistics, and services to deliver sustained cost advantage for our clients
Conduct spend analysis, supplier market intelligence, and benchmarking to identify sourcing opportunities and supply base optimization.
Drive supplier consolidation, localization, and alternate sourcing to enhance resilience and reduce total cost of ownership.
Cost Reduction, Value Engineering & Innovation
Lead structured cost reduction programs, leveraging tools such as value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE), should-cost modeling, design-to-value, and demand management.
Partner with R&D;, operations, and finance to implement design simplification, specification rationalization, and process optimization initiatives
Develop and monitor annual cost savings pipeline with clear governance and realization tracking
Supplier Development & Negotiation Excellence
Identify, onboard, and develop strategic suppliers capable of supporting cost, quality, and innovation objectives.
Lead high-impact commercial negotiations and contract structuring to deliver maximum value and mitigate risk.
Establish supplier performance management frameworks including KPIs, scorecards, and continuous improvement programs.
Digital Procurement & Analytics
Drive adoption of digital procurement platforms and e-sourcing tools to improve transparency, speed, and compliance.
Build data-driven insights into category strategies, supplier performance, and cost models through advanced analytics and dashboards.
Use predictive and prescriptive analytics for demand forecasting, price trend monitoring, and risk sensing.
Sustainability, Compliance & Risk Management
Embed sustainability and ESG principles into sourcing decisions, including carbon footprint reduction, responsible sourcing, and circular economy practices.
Conduct supply risk assessments and build mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity and resilience.
Ensure full compliance with legal, regulatory, ethical, and company standards across the supplier base.
Stakeholder Engagement & Transformation Leadership
Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on sourcing strategy, cost optimization roadmap, and supplier innovation.
Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, R&D;, finance, and marketing teams to align procurement priorities with business goals.
Drive procurement transformation initiatives including process re-engineering, policy development, governance frameworks, and capability building.
Business Development & Value Creation
Support the origination and execution of procurement-led value creation initiatives beyond cost such as cash flow improvement, working capital optimization, and speed-to-market acceleration.
Develop compelling business cases and investment justifications to secure leadership alignment and funding.
Professional & Technical Skills: Must Have Skills: Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement transformation in the consumer goods sector.
Demonstrated track record of delivering cost savings through supplier negotiations, VA/VE, and sourcing strategies.
Solid commercial acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills, and experience in should-cost and TCO modeling.
Hands-on experience with supplier development, contracting, and risk management.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
Good to Have Skills: Familiarity with digital procurement platforms (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer etc) and advanced analytics tools.
Exposure to ESG-focused procurement strategies and sustainability initiatives.
Experience with procurement process re-engineering and automation.
Additional Information: The ideal candidate will be a results-oriented procurement leader with the ability to balance cost competitiveness with innovation, resilience, and sustainability. They will combine deep category expertise with .
