Deputy General Manager- Procurement

1. Procurement Planning & Material Availability

• Plan procurement requirements for Raw Materials, Packaging Materials, and Chemicals based on Annual Operating Plan (AOP), production plans, and inventory levels.
• Prepare rolling procurement plans and coordinate with suppliers to align production schedules with organizational requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast material requirements to prevent stock shortages or excess inventory.

2. PepsiCo Coordination & Compliance

• Coordinate with PepsiCo on all ongoing matters related to Raw Material and Packaging Material procurement.
• Obtain necessary approvals for suppliers, materials, specifications, and procurement-related activities.
• Support new vendor development initiatives in collaboration with PepsiCo.
• Track supplier re-approval timelines and ensure timely completion of compliance requirements.
• Coordinate cost-saving initiatives and monitor implementation progress.

3. Supplier & Inventory Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply, quality, and competitive commercial terms.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers to strengthen supply continuity and reduce procurement risk.
• Ensure timely dispatch of Raw Materials and Packaging Materials to manufacturing plants by coordinating transportation and contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance with respect to quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Support inventory optimization while ensuring uninterrupted plant operations.

4. Contracts, Costing & MIS

• Prepare procurement MIS reports for management review.
• Ensure timely creation and maintenance of procurement contracts in SAP for materials including CO₂, Cans, Closures, RGB, Laminates, Sleeves, and other assigned categories.
• Maintain procurement records and documentation accurately.
• Support cost analysis, budgeting exercises, and procurement reporting.
• Assist in tracking procurement performance and identifying opportunities for cost optimization

5. Cross-functional Collaboration & Governance

• Collaborate effectively with Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to ensure seamless procurement operations.
• Maintain confidentiality of procurement negotiations, commercial information, supplier agreements, and company documents.
• Demonstrate teamwork by proactively supporting colleagues and sharing relevant knowledge and best practices.
• Maintain professional conduct during supplier interactions, internal meetings, and cross-functional discussions.
• Contribute towards achieving common organizational objectives through effective coordination and communication.

Qualifaction: MBA (Preferred) 

Experience: 

• 12-15 Years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles.
• Strong understanding of costing, negotiation, and price analysis. 

Preferred Industries:

• QSR / Food Chains
• Retail / Hospitality
• Automotive (Direct Sourcing Experience)
• White Goods / Consumer Durables
• Manufacturing