Manager - Strategic Sourcing

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic sourcing and category management for MRO, Capex, Paper, Electrical Components, Bulk, Ceramics and Other categories, working closely with cross-functional teams Brand, Manufacturing, Logistics, Planning and Finance.
• Keep a close watch on market dynamics and RM/PM cost trends within the assigned categories and provide inputs to the Head of Sourcing for effective decision-making.
• Own and drive Cost Saving Projects for the assigned categories.
• Track projects, savings and AOP prices on a monthly basis.
• Develop and strengthen the supplier base for existing and forthcoming products across the assigned categories.
• Identify, evaluate and onboard new/alternate vendors in line with GCPL specifications on quality, cost and delivery.
• Support category-related sustainability and cost-optimization projects.
• Identify and drive digitization initiatives within sourcing operations for the assigned categories.
• Track vendor performance on service and quality, and provide inputs for effective vendor management decisions.
• Support New Product Development (NPD) by helping identify and develop vendors for the assigned categories.
• Prepare MIS related to the sourcing function LRP and AOP budgets, Purchase Price Variance, Cost Improvement Project trackers, and commodity trend reports.

Education & Experience

• BE/BTech from a premiere institute, along with an MBA from a top-tier B-School (NITIE/SP Jain/IIMs/SJMSOM).
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in Sourcing or Procurement, preferably within the FMCG industry.
• Experience using SAP MRP (preferred) or other ERP/statistical software packages.

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills, with sound business orientation.
• Ability to influence business partners and stakeholders across functions.
• Ability to prepare MIS reports and cost sheets.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint; advanced Excel preferred.
• Exposure to sourcing and vendor development for FMCG-related categories such as MRO, Capex, Paper/Packaging and Electrical Components, with sound knowledge of the respective industry dynamics.
• Willingness to travel to plant and vendor locations as required.

Work Experience

• 2-4 years.

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