Description

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.
- Solid understanding of costing, negotiation, and price analysis.

Preferred Industries:

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

📌 Deputy General Manager- Procurement (Gurugram)
🏢 Varun Beverages
📍 Gurugram