Mission of the Role

The primary objective of this role is to develop and execute the India-wide sourcing strategy for Grain Neutral Alcohol (GNA/GNS), ensuring uninterrupted supply to all bottling facilities at the optimum total cost while maintaining defined inventory levels. The role is responsible for category management, supplier development, commercial excellence, quality, compliance, sustainability, and continuous cost optimization. As the category leader, the incumbent will build long-term sourcing strategies by leveraging market intelligence, commodity insights, government policies, and supplier partnerships.

Role Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Leadership

- Develop and implement the India-wide sourcing strategy for Grain Neutral Spirits (GNS).
- Lead the category management agenda, including supplier development, market intelligence, and long-term sourcing plans.
- Build a resilient sourcing network to ensure business continuity and supply security.
- Identify and evaluate new sourcing opportunities across India to optimize supply and cost.
- Drive sustainability, supplier capability enhancement, and risk mitigation initiatives within the category.
- Supply Network Optimization - Map GNA-producing states with consuming bottling plants to optimize logistics costs, supply reliability, and lead times.
- Develop sourcing models that maximize operational efficiency while minimizing total landed cost.
- Evaluate alternate supply sources based on commercial, quality, and logistical considerations.

Commodity Intelligence & Market Analysis

- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the cost structure of Grain Neutral Alcohol.
- Continuously monitor key cost drivers including grain prices, ethanol demand, fuel prices, freight, state excise policies, government regulations, and market dynamics.




- Track industry trends and provide regular market intelligence to support strategic sourcing decisions.
- Analyze commodity price movements and recommend appropriate procurement strategies.
- Lead annual/monthly commercial negotiations, pricing agreements, and long-term contracts

SRM and Stakeholder Management

- Develop strategic partnerships with key suppliers to ensure long-term value creation.
- Monitor supplier performance through defined KPIs and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Ensure supplier compliance with SEDEX standards and drive continuous improvement using supplier maturity frameworks.
- Lead supplier performance reviews and business development initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory, regulatory, excise, food safety, and sustainability requirements.
- Work closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Finance, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Logistics, and Commercial teams.
- Provide strategic procurement inputs for new product launches and business expansion initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

- Postgraduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Professional certifications in Procurement or Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 10+ years of procurement and category management experience with significant expertise in Grain Neutral Alcohol (GNA/GNS), Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA), or commodity sourcing.
- Strong experience in the Alcoholic Beverages industry is preferred. Relevant experience in FMCG,



Food Processing, Pharmaceuticals, or other commodity-intensive industries will also be considered.
- Proven track record of leading strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, commodity buying, and cost optimization.
- Strong understanding of government policies, excise regulations, commodity markets, and supply chain dynamics affecting Grain Neutral Alcohol.
- Hands-on experience with SAP ERP and Microsoft Office applications.

At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment chance regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicants skills and experience.

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We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant's skills and experience. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, and to perform crucial job functions. Please contact us if you require assistance.

In 2023, Suntory Global Spirits earned a top score in Human Rights Campaign Foundations 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index and was a recipient of the Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.

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