Role Overview

We are looking for a strategic and result-oriented procurement skilled to lead the Non-Food Procurement function. The role will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, driving cost optimization, ensuring timely procurement of indirect and operational materials, and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to support business growth. The ideal candidate should possess strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and experience in managing large procurement portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement

- Develop and execute procurement strategies for non-food categories aligned with business objectives. • Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, vendor consolidation, and contract negotiations. • Build annual procurement plans and category strategies.

Vendor Management

- Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop suppliers. • Conduct periodic supplier performance reviews based on quality, service, cost, and delivery. • Build long-term partnerships while ensuring supplier compliance.

Commercial Negotiation & Contracting
- Lead commercial negotiations to secure the best value. • Draft, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts and SLAs. • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance standards.

Stakeholder Management

- Collaborate with Operations, Store Development, Marketing, Finance,



Facilities, HR, and other business teams to understand procurement requirements. • Provide procurement support for new store launches, expansion projects, and corporate initiatives.

Inventory & Supply Planning
- Coordinate with planning and warehouse teams to ensure uninterrupted availability of non-food materials. • Monitor procurement lead times and improve supply continuity.

Cost & Performance Management
- Track procurement KPIs including cost savings, vendor performance, purchase cycle time, and service levels. • Prepare procurement MIS, dashboards, and management reports. • Drive continuous process improvement and automation initiatives.

Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure adherence to procurement policies, audit requirements, and statutory regulations. • Identify and mitigate supplier and supply chain risks.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Commerce, or related discipline. • MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Procurement preferred.

Experience

- 5- 7 years of experience in Procurement/Supply Chain, with at least 3–5 years managing Non-Food Procurement. • Experience in Retail, QSR, FMCG, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, or E-commerce is highly preferred. • Experience managing procurement budgets and multiple vendor partners.

📌 Supply Chain - Non Food Procurement (Bengaluru)
🏢 Third Wave Coffee
📍 Bengaluru