Director - Procurement

 Develop and execute category strategies for key raw materials and packaging materials aligned with

brand growth, innovation, and cost targets.

 Identify and onboard cost-efficient, agile, and innovation-oriented suppliers across India and

emerging global markets.

 Lead annual sourcing plans, supplier negotiations, and cost benchmarking initiatives to deliver

sustainable savings.

 Partner with R&D and Manufacturing to ensure speed-to-market for new product developments

and reformulations.

 Drive cost optimization programs through alternate sourcing, process improvement, and value

engineering.

 Conduct regular cost structure analysis (should-cost models, market indices) to manage volatility in

RM and PM.

 Build strategic relationships with key suppliers to unlock long-term cost advantages and innovation.

 Develop a robust local supplier base capable of delivering on quality, agility, and compliance

standards.

 Mentor suppliers on quality systems, sustainability, and reliability improvement initiatives.

 Lead supplier evaluations, audits, and performance reviews using a structured Supplier Scorecard

framework.

 Oversee the procure-to-pay (P2P) process ensuring accuracy, speed, and adherence to internal

controls.

 Drive digital tools and analytics for better visibility on spend, supplier performance, and lead time

tracking.

 Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and sustainability norms without compromising speed or

flexibility.

 Lead and coach a high-performing procurement team; build functional depth and business

partnership capability.

 Encourage a culture of accountability, speed, and collaboration across categories and cross-

functional teams.

 Identify and groom successors for key category and sourcing roles.

Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action and results.

 Excellent stakeholder management — from plant operations to finance and R&D.

 Agility under pressure: thrives in fast decision-making environments.

 Natural influencer who drives cost discipline without slowing business.

 Commitment to sustainability, supplier partnership, and ethical sourcing.