Job Title: Deputy General Manager – Packaging Procurement Excellence & Governance

Purpose of Role

To lead and transform the Packaging Procurement function into a system-driven, compliant, and performance-oriented organization through robust procurement governance, SAP discipline, supplier management, ESG/PWM compliance, quality systems integration, and data-driven decision-making, while building a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across the procurement team.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Governance & Process Excellence

- Establish and drive procurement policies, SOPs, approval workflows, procurement controls, and governance mechanisms.
- Ensure strict adherence to Purchase Requisition (PR), Purchase Order (PO), contract management, and procurement approval processes.
- Drive process standardization, digitization, and continuous improvement initiatives across packaging procurement.
- Establish procurement KPIs, management review mechanisms, and performance monitoring systems.

SAP, Systems & MIS

- Strengthen SAP/ERP discipline across procurement operations.
- Ensure accuracy and governance of vendor masters, material masters, contracts, procurement records, and transactional data.
- Develop and institutionalize procurement MIS, dashboards, KPI reporting, spend analytics, and management review systems.
- Drive automation and system-based procurement decision-making.

Procurement Planning & Supplier Management

- Lead procurement planning aligned with business forecasts, production requirements, and sourcing strategies.
- Drive supplier onboarding, evaluation, performance monitoring, development, and governance processes.
- Develop alternate sources, supplier capability enhancement programs,



and business continuity plans.
- Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective and preventive actions where required.

Compliance, ESG & Quality Systems

- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, statutory requirements, audit requirements, regulatory obligations, and corporate governance standards.
- Drive supplier compliance related to ESG, PWM, sustainability commitments, responsible sourcing, and regulatory declarations.
- Work closely with Quality, Packaging Development, Manufacturing, and Sustainability teams to ensure adherence to quality management systems and supplier quality requirements.
- Maintain complete documentation and audit readiness across procurement activities.
- Drive closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective actions.

Cross-Functional Coordination

- Partner with Packaging Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Sustainability teams to ensure alignment of procurement practices with business objectives.
- Support packaging innovation, sustainability initiatives, supplier qualification, and business continuity requirements.

Team Leadership

- Lead, mentor, and develop the Packaging Procurement team.
- Establish accountability, KPI-driven performance management, and process discipline.
- Build analytical, compliance, systems,



and governance capabilities within the team.
- Drive a culture of ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Qualification

- Graduate in Engineering, Packaging Technology, Supply Chain, Commerce, Finance, or related discipline.
- MBA / PGDM preferred.

Experience

- 12–18 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Packaging Procurement, Procurement Excellence, Supply Chain Governance, or Procurement Operations.
- Strong hands-on experience in SAP/ERP systems, procurement governance, compliance management, process transformation, and team leadership.
- Exposure to ESG, PWM, sustainability compliance, quality systems, and supplier governance preferred.

Key Competencies

- Procurement Governance & Controls
- SAP / ERP Systems
- Procurement Processes & PO Discipline
- MIS, Analytics & Reporting
- Supplier Development & Governance
- ESG & PWM Compliance
- Quality Management Systems
- Audit & Documentation Management
- Change Management & Team Leadership
- Process Improvement & Digitalization

Success Criteria

- Solid SAP and procurement process discipline across the function.
- Timely and accurate procurement MIS, dashboards, and management reporting.
- Improved compliance, audit readiness, and documentation standards.
- Effective implementation of ESG, PWM, and supplier compliance requirements.
- Enhanced supplier governance, performance, and business continuity preparedness.
- Development of a highly disciplined, system-driven, and performance-oriented procurement organization.
- Successful transformation of the Packaging Procurement function through governance, process excellence, and continuous improvement.

📌 Deputy General Manager-Packaging Procurement Excellence & Governance (Noida)
🏢 DS Group
📍 Noida