DS Group - Deputy General Manager - Packaging Procurement Excellence & Governance

Job Title : Deputy General Manager - Packaging Procurement Excellence & Governance

Purpose of Role :

To lead and transform the Packaging Procurement function into a system-driven, compliant, and performance-oriented organization through robust procurement governance, SAP discipline, supplier management, ESG/PWM compliance, quality systems integration, and data-driven decision-making, while building a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across the procurement team.

Key Responsibilities :

- Establish and drive procurement policies, SOPs, approval workflows, procurement controls, and governance mechanisms.

- Ensure strict adherence to Purchase Requisition (PR), Purchase Order (PO), contract management, and procurement approval processes.

- Drive process standardization, digitization, and continuous improvement initiatives across packaging procurement.

- Establish procurement KPIs, management review mechanisms, and performance monitoring systems.

SAP, Systems & MIS :

- Strengthen SAP/ERP discipline across procurement operations.

- Ensure accuracy and governance of vendor masters, material masters, contracts, procurement records, and transactional data.

- Develop and institutionalize procurement MIS, dashboards, KPI reporting, spend analytics, and management review systems.

- Drive automation and system-based procurement decision-making.

Procurement Planning & Supplier Management :

- Lead procurement planning aligned with business forecasts, production requirements, and sourcing strategies.

- Drive supplier onboarding, evaluation, performance monitoring, development, and governance processes.

- Develop alternate sources, supplier capability enhancement programs, and business continuity plans.

- Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective and preventive actions where required.

Compliance, ESG & Quality Systems :

- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, statutory requirements, audit requirements, regulatory obligations, and corporate governance standards.

- Drive supplier compliance related to ESG, PWM, sustainability commitments, responsible sourcing, and regulatory declarations.

- Work closely with Quality, Packaging Development, Manufacturing, and Sustainability teams to ensure adherence to quality management systems and supplier quality requirements.

- Maintain complete documentation and audit readiness across procurement activities.

- Drive closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective actions.

Cross-Functional Coordination :

- Partner with Packaging Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Sustainability teams to ensure alignment of procurement practices with business objectives.

- Support packaging innovation, sustainability initiatives, supplier qualification, and business continuity requirements.

Team Leadership :

- Lead, mentor, and develop the Packaging Procurement team.

- Establish accountability, KPI-driven performance management, and process discipline.

- Build analytical, compliance, systems, and governance capabilities within the team.

- Drive a culture of ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Qualification :

- Graduate in Engineering, Packaging Technology, Supply Chain, Commerce, Finance, or related discipline.

- MBA / PGDM preferred.

Experience :

- 12-18 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Packaging Procurement, Procurement Excellence, Supply Chain Governance, or Procurement Operations.

- Strong hands-on experience in SAP/ERP systems, procurement governance, compliance management, process transformation, and team leadership.

- Exposure to ESG, PWM, sustainability compliance, quality systems, and supplier governance preferred.

Key Competencies :

- Procurement Governance & Controls

- SAP / ERP Systems

- Procurement Processes & PO Discipline

- MIS, Analytics & Reporting

- Supplier Development & Governance

- ESG & PWM Compliance

- Quality Management Systems

- Audit & Documentation Management

- Change Management & Team Leadership

- Process Improvement & Digitalization

Success Criteria :

- Strong SAP and procurement process discipline across the function.

- Timely and accurate procurement MIS, dashboards, and management reporting.

- Improved compliance, audit readiness, and documentation standards.

- Effective implementation of ESG, PWM, and supplier compliance requirements.

- Enhanced supplier governance, performance, and business continuity preparedness.

- Development of a highly disciplined, system-driven, and performance-oriented procurement organization.

- Successful transformation of the Packaging Procurement function through governance, process excellence, and continuous improvement.