This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Salary range: Rs 1200000 - Rs 4000000 (ie INR 12-40 LPA)
Min Experience: 3 years
Location: Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Mumbai
JobType: full-time
This role is responsible for developing strong supplier partnerships and managing the full spectrum of procurement and supply chain functions. You will play a critical role in supporting demand planning and driving category growth through strategic initiatives and operational excellence. The role will also involve strengthening the product portfolio to directly enhance category performance and contribute to business success.
Requirements
Qualifications & Expectations:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Chemicals, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in operations-intensive roles.
- Demonstrated success in commercial negotiations, stakeholder engagement, and operational execution.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to foster and develop high-performing teams.
- Strategic mindset with solid financial understanding and sound decision-making skills.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Roles & Responsibilities:
1. Business Development
- Cultivate and manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support business growth.
2. Program Management
- Design and oversee end-to-end supply chain operations aligned with both immediate and long-term business objectives.
3. Strategic Procurement
- Source raw materials based on parameters such as cost-effectiveness, quality, reliability, and sustainability.
- Lead contract negotiations and oversee supplier performance to ensure consistent value delivery and risk reduction.
4. Product Portfolio Management
- Drive product development and commercialization efforts, ensuring alignment with market needs and regulatory standards.
5. Operational Excellence
- Enhance operational efficiency through process optimization while maintaining high quality and safety benchmarks.
6. Team Leadership
- Lead, coach, and build a performance-driven supply chain and procurement team.
7. Market Analysis & Competitive Intelligence
- Stay abreast of industry trends, market dynamics, and regulatory changes.
- Provide insights to guide sourcing and supply chain strategies.
8. Reporting & Communication
- Deliver regular updates to senior management on performance metrics, strategic initiatives, risks, and opportunities.
- Ensure clear, transparent communication across cross-functional teams.
Key Skills:
- Supply Chain Operations
- Procurement
- Strategic Sourcing
- Business Development
- Vendor & Stakeholder Management