Senior Executive - Procurement

Job Description

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 - 5 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. 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.