Role Objective To lead and drive the overall sourcing and procurement strategy for the organisation, covering Raw Materials (RM), Packaging Materials (PM) and Indirect Procurement, with an annual procurement spend of approximately ₹280–300 crore. The incumbent will develop a robust, cost-competitive and sustainable sourcing ecosystem that ensures uninterrupted material availability, optimises procurement costs, improves supplier performance and minimises supply risks. The role requires a strategic procurement leader who can build solid supplier partnerships, institutionalise best-in-class sourcing practices, leverage market intelligence and drive measurable value creation across the organisation. 2.

Key Responsibilities
A. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Management
• Develop and implement the overall corporate sourcing strategy aligned with business objectives, supply chain priorities and annual operating plans.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing of Raw Materials, Packaging Materials and Indirect Procurement across all manufacturing locations and business entities.
• Develop category-wise sourcing strategies, annual procurement plans and cost optimisation roadmaps.
• Drive centralisation of sourcing wherever commercially beneficial, leveraging consolidated volumes and economies of scale.
• Establish robust sourcing processes including RFQs, competitive bidding, reverse auctions, negotiations and long-term rate contracts.
• Ensure procurement decisions balance cost, quality, service, innovation and supply continuity. B. Raw Material & Packaging Material Sourcing
• Lead sourcing of key FMCG raw materials, ingredients, chemicals, oils, fragrances and other manufacturing inputs.
• Drive strategic sourcing of packaging materials including flexible packaging, laminates, bottles, caps, closures, labels, cartons, corrugated boxes and other packaging components.
• Develop a strong understanding of commodity markets, price trends, market dynamics and supplier cost structures.
• Establish appropriate sourcing models including annual contracts, quarterly rate agreements, formula-based pricing and strategic partnerships.
• Work closely with R&D;, Quality, Packaging Development, Manufacturing and Planning teams for material standardisation, alternate sourcing and value engineering.
• Drive packaging and raw material cost optimisation through specification rationalisation, material substitution,



yield improvement and supplier-led innovation.
• Ensure availability of critical materials while managing price volatility and supply-side risks. C. Indirect Procurement
• Lead corporate sourcing of indirect materials and services including engineering spares, MRO, capital equipment, utilities, logistics-related procurement, facility management, professional services and other administrative spends.
• Develop category-wise sourcing strategies and preferred supplier arrangements.
• Standardise specifications and procurement practices across manufacturing locations.
• Drive competitive sourcing, contract negotiations and improved commercial terms.
• Establish spend visibility, procurement controls and compliance mechanisms for indirect procurement. D. Cost Optimisation & Value Engineering
• Develop and execute an annual procurement cost-saving programme with measurable targets.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction through supplier negotiations, alternate sourcing, value engineering, localisation and specification optimisation.
• Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) rather than focusing only on purchase price.
• Establish should-cost models and commodity price benchmarking for key categories.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to identify material productivity and cost improvement opportunities.
• Deliver sustainable cost savings without compromising quality, product performance or service levels. E. Supplier Relationship & Risk Management
• Develop and maintain a strong supplier ecosystem comprising strategic partners, alternate suppliers and emerging vendors.
• Identify, evaluate and develop strategic suppliers based on cost, quality, capacity, technology and service capabilities.
• Establish supplier performance scorecards covering quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness and innovation.
• Conduct periodic supplier reviews and develop supplier improvement programmes.
• Develop dual sourcing and alternate sourcing strategies for critical materials.
• Monitor geopolitical, commodity,



regulatory, capacity and financial risks affecting procurement.
• Ensure business continuity through proactive risk identification and mitigation plans. F. Procurement Excellence & Digital Transformation
• Drive procurement process standardisation and governance across all locations and entities.
• Leverage SAP and digital procurement tools for sourcing, purchase order management, spend analytics and supplier performance management.
• Strengthen e-sourcing, reverse auctions, contract management and procurement analytics.
• Develop category-wise dashboards for spend visibility, price trends, savings and supplier performance.
• Establish procurement policies, delegation of authority, approval matrices and compliance controls.
• Improve procurement cycle time and process efficiency through automation and digitalisation. G. Stakeholder Management & Cross-functional Collaboration
• Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, R&D;, Quality, Packaging Development, Marketing and Business teams.
• Align sourcing strategies with demand plans, production plans and business growth requirements.
• Work with Finance to develop annual procurement budgets, price forecasts and working capital improvement initiatives.
• Participate in strategic business reviews and provide inputs on commodity trends, procurement risks and cost outlook.
• Build a strong sourcing organisation with clear accountability, capability development and performance management. Education
• B.
E./B.
Tech in Engineering, preferably Chemical, Mechanical, Packaging or related disciplines.
• MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain Management, Operations or Materials Management preferred. Experience
• 7-10 years of overall experience in Procurement / Strategic Sourcing.
• Minimum 2-3 years in a senior procurement leadership role.
• Experience in FMCG, Consumer Goods, Personal Care, Home Care, Food & Beverages or other manufacturing industries is preferred.
• Proven experience in managing annual procurement spends of ₹200 crore or more.
• Strong exposure to both Raw Material and Packaging Material sourcing.
• Experience in managing indirect procurement and multi-location manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering sustainable procurement savings and developing strategic supplier partnerships.

📌 Head of Procurement (Mumbai)
🏢 Hygienic Research Institute (HRIPL)
📍 Mumbai