Head - Procurement & Supply Chain

Job Description

Industry:Consumer Products / Regulated ManufacturingExperience:20 years (with 5 years in leadership roles)A leading Indian consumer products organization operating in a highly regulated manufacturing environment is looking to appoint a Head - Procurement & Supply Chain to lead its national sourcing and materials management strategy.This is a critical leadership role with responsibility for ensuring cost efficiency, supply assurance, regulatory compliance, and strategic vendor partnerships across multiple locations.Key Responsibilities:- Develop and drive an enterprise-wide procurement and supply chain strategy aligned with business growth, cost optimization, and supply continuity.- Own end-to-end sourcing of raw materials and packaging, ensuring uninterrupted availability amid regulatory, seasonal, and market volatility.- Design and implement state-wise sourcing strategies, factoring in regulatory requirements, inter-state movement constraints, and local supplier ecosystems.- Lead vendor identification, negotiations, contracting, and commercial finalisation across direct and indirect procurement categories.- Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, R&D, and Marketing teams on demand planning, inventory optimisation, working capital management, and new product initiatives.- Drive structured cost optimisation initiatives without compromising quality or compliance.- Establish robust procurement governance, policies, and controls across all locations.- Lead and mentor national and plant-level procurement teams, building strong capability and accountability.- Oversee indirect procurement across marketing spends, engineering, CAPEX, logistics, and services, ensuring transparency, control, and value creation.- Strengthen vendor governance frameworks, contract management, and spend optimisation for indirect categories.Candidate Profile:- 20 years of post-qualification experience in Procurement / Supply Chain, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.- Strong experience in regulated manufacturing environments (e.g., Alcobev, FMCG, Pharma, Chemicals, Tobacco, Cement, or similar).- Proven capability in handling state-wise sourcing models and regulatory complexities.- Excellent negotiation, commercial, and stakeholder management skills.- Experience managing both direct and indirect procurement portfolios.- Hands-on working knowledge of SAP (Materials Management module preferred).- Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders at senior levels.Qualification;- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / Engineering or related discipline.- MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.Interested can send their updated resume to hrjobsconsultancy2020 at gmail dot com

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