Management Trainee- Procurement

We are looking for candidates with experience in Procurement from Manufacturing Industry with min 1 to 3 years experience.

This is an 18 month Traineeship program with Regional level exposure. Subjective to performance, Trainee will be confirmed as Full time employment with Sika post completion of Training.

Title: Management Trainee [Procurement]

Location: Navi Mumbai- Nerul

Mentor: Procurement Director

About the Programme

Kick-start your career through our structured 18-month Management Trainee Programme, designed to develop high-potential talent into future professionals and leaders within our organization.

The programme offers an accelerated learning journey that combines structured on-the-job training, formal learning, mentoring, coaching, and project-based assignments. Throughout the programme, you will progressively build technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership capabilities while gaining valuable hands-on experience in your chosen function.

As a Management Trainee, you will be assigned to a sponsoring department and follow a structured learning journey tailored to your function. While developing specialized knowledge within your department, you will also participate in company-wide learning initiatives, cross-functional exposure, and programme milestones that support your overall professional growth.

The programme consists of three developmental phases, each with clearly defined learning objectives, competency milestones, and performance reviews to ensure continuous growth throughout your journey.

Throughout the programme, you will receive guidance and coaching from experienced mentors and leaders who are committed to supporting your development and helping you succeed.

If you are passionate about learning, enjoy solving complex challenges, and aspire to build a rewarding career in a dynamic multinational environment, we invite you to begin your journey with us.

About the Department

The Regional Procurement Department plays a strategic role in ensuring the sustainable, cost-effective, and reliable supply of materials, services, and equipment required to support business growth across the region. Working closely with global categories, local procurement teams, supply chain, operations, and business stakeholders, the department drives sourcing excellence, supplier management, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and sustainability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Responsibilities

As a Management Trainee, you will:

• Complete all learning milestones and development activities throughout the programme.
• Participate actively in training programmes, workshops, coaching sessions, and other learning opportunities.
• Learn and apply company policies, business processes, systems, and best practices.
• Support departmental operations and contribute to assigned projects and business initiatives.
• Conduct research, analyse information, and prepare reports, presentations, or recommendations where appropriate.
• Collaborate with colleagues across different functions to support business objectives.
• Demonstrate initiative, accountability, professionalism, and a continuous learning mindset.
• Build strong working relationships with mentors, managers, and stakeholders.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and health, safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Successfully complete programme assessments and performance reviews.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Complete a structured 18-month Procurement Management Development Programme, including defined learning objectives, practical assignments, formal training, a project dissertation, and a six-month overseas placement.
• Undertake a range of assignments within the local Procurement organisation to build broad practical experience across direct and indirect procurement, category management, supplier management, procurement systems and processes, analytics, and Procurement Governance.
• Support category management activities including spend analysis, market and supplier research, sourcing strategy development, tendering, commercial evaluation, negotiation, contracting, implementation, and performance monitoring.
• Participate in supplier selection, evaluation, development, and performance management activities, gaining experience in both commercial and operational aspects of supplier relationships.
• Develop a strong understanding of procurement tools, systems, data, and processes, including ERP, sourcing, reporting, and analytical tools to support procurement decision-making.

Qualifications

• BE/BTECH with MBA preferred.
• Fresh graduates or candidates with up to two (2) years of relevant working experience are encouraged to apply
• Strong academic achievements and active involvement in extracurricular activities will be an added advantage
• Strong numerical skills, with a technical or engineering background preferred
• Self-starter with a high degree of drive, initiative, and motivation
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel and undertake cross-functional assignments during and after the programme