Director - Procurement

Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Sourcing & Category ManagementDevelop and execute category strategies for key raw materials and packaging materials aligned with brand growth, innovation, and cost targets.Identify and onboard cost-efficient, agile, and innovation-oriented suppliers across India and emerging global markets.Lead annual sourcing plans, supplier negotiations, and cost benchmarking initiatives to deliver sustainable savings.Partner with R&D and Manufacturing to ensure speed-to-market for new product developments and reformulations.2. Cost Competitiveness & Value CreationDrive cost optimization programs through alternate sourcing, process improvement, and value engineering.Conduct regular cost structure analysis (should-cost models, market indices) to manage volatility in RM and PM.Build strategic relationships with key suppliers to unlock long-term cost advantages and innovation.3. Vendor Development & Supplier EcosystemDevelop a robust local supplier base capable of delivering on quality, agility, and compliance standards.Mentor suppliers on quality systems, sustainability, and reliability improvement initiatives.Lead supplier evaluations, audits, and performance reviews using a structured Supplier Scorecard framework.4. Operational Excellence & Process AgilityOversee the procure-to-pay (P2P) process ensuring accuracy, speed, and adherence to internal controls.Drive digital tools and analytics for better visibility on spend, supplier performance, and lead time tracking.Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and sustainability norms without compromising speed or flexibility.5. People Leadership & Capability BuildingLead and coach a high-performing procurement team; build functional depth and business partnership capability.Encourage a culture of accountability, speed, and collaboration across categories and cross-functional teams.Identify and groom successors for key category and sourcing roles.Success TraitsEntrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action and results.Excellent stakeholder management from plant operations to finance and R&D.Agility under pressure: thrives in fast decision-making environments.Natural influencer who drives cost discipline without slowing business.Commitment to sustainability, supplier partnership, and ethical sourcing.Locations12-15 ThaneEmployment TypeFull-Time