Assistant Manager - Strategic Sourcing

Job Summary

About the role. Responsible for sourcing and procurement of packaging materials to ensure optimum cost, quality, service, and supply continuity. Drive supplier management, cost-saving initiatives, contracting, and cross-functional projects aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing activities including RFQs, negotiations, auctions, and contract finalization.
• Drive cost-saving and cost management initiatives through value engineering and market benchmarking.
• Lead packaging-related projects focused on quality improvement, cost optimization, and supply assurance.
• Build and manage supplier relationships, monitor supplier performance, and ensure supply continuity.
• Conduct spend analysis and support near-term and mid-term sourcing strategies.
• Drive supplier capacity planning and readiness based on business requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, R&D, and Commercial teams to deliver business objectives.
• Resolve supply disruptions, quality issues, and other sourcing-related crises in a timely manner.

Skills

• 4-8 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing/Procurement, preferably in packaging categories.
• Strong commercial negotiation and contracting skills.
• Good understanding of supplier management and cost optimization.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive outcomes without direct authority.
• Strong problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Agile, proactive, and accountable with a high sense of ownership.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills with suppliers and industry stakeholders.

Competencies

• Negotiation & Influencing.
• Supplier Relationship Management.
• Strategic Thinking.
• Project Management.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills.
• Ownership & Accountability.
• Crisis Management.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration.

Work Experience

6-8 years.

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