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Glenmark Pharmaceuticals

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 The Category Head shall be responsible for driving demand generation for Glenmark&rsquo;s select set of dermatologically recommended skin care and hair care brands, shifting focus toward consumerization and direct-to-consumer marketing while preserving their dermatological credibility. This role will oversee end-to-end marketing strategy, brand building, digital content development, social media marketing, and performance marketing. Reporting to Division Head &ndash; Emerging Channels Business, this role will lead a team of two direct reports&mdash;a Digital Content Manager and a Performance Marketing Manager&mdash;to execute impactful campaigns and achieve growth in a digital-first environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Brand Building
 
 
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 Develop and implement a consumerization strategy for the portfolio
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 Develop &amp; implement a unified brand strategy to boost awareness, equity and loyalty
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 Brand Positioning: Amplify the consumer-facing identity of the brands, leveraging their dermatological heritage to resonate with target audiences
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 Ensure consistent brand voice, messaging and visual identify across all channels
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 Innovation
 
 
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 Identify emerging trends in skin care/hair care to keep the portfolio competitive and relevant.
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 Leverage consumer insights, market trends and competition insights to build concepts for new product development &amp; to manage life cycle of existing products.
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 Collaborate with product development team to ensure timely launches of new products.
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 Ensure Packaging harmonization across all product lines, maintaining alignment with brand identity, sustainability goals and market positioning.
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 Collaborate with product development, packaging &amp; supply chain teams to oversee packaging design, materials and messaging consistency
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 Ensure packaging reflects brand aesthetics and resonates with target audiences in digital &amp; retail settings.
 
 
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 Digital Content Development:
 
 
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 Supervise the Digital Content Manager in creating engaging, on-brand content for digital media &amp; E-Commerce platforms.
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 Oversee content strategy and calendars, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality assets.
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 Work closely with creative marketing agencies to produce compelling content that resonates with our audience.
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 Social Media Marketing:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Lead social media strategy across platforms (e.g., Instagram, YouTube, Brand Website) to drive engagement, followers, and conversions.
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 Guide the Digital Content Manager in developing platform-specific content, leveraging trends, influencers, and user-generated content.
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 Conceptualize &amp; Execute compelling on-line &amp; off-line campaigns to scale-up social media followership
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 Monitor social media analytics to optimize campaigns and track KPIs (e.g., reach, engagement).
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 Performance Marketing (Content &amp; Commerce Platforms):
 
 
 
 
 
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 Direct the Performance Marketing Manager in planning and executing paid digital campaigns to drive traffic, leads, and sales.
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 All E-Commerce Platforms: Amazon, Flipkart, Zepto, Blinkit&hellip;etc.
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 All Content Platform: (Google, Meta, In-shorts, Connected TV&hellip;etc)
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 Oversee campaign performance, budget allocation, and ROI optimization.
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 Use data-driven insights to refine targeting, creative, and channel strategies.
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 Brand Activation
 
 
 
 
 
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 Develop &amp; Manager brand activation strategies for Modern Trade Chains (e.g. Reliance, Health &amp; Glow, Lulu&rsquo;s&hellip;.etc) and Pharmacy Chains (e.g. Apollo, Wellness &amp; Noble Plus&hellip;etc).
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 Collaborate with modern trade sales team to create in-store displays, promotions and product launches that align with brand identity.
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 Plan and execute brand events (e.g. pop-ups, product launches, beauty events) to engage customers and drive brand affinity.
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 Team Leadership:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Manage, mentor, and develop two direct reports: the Digital Content Manager and Performance Marketing Manager.
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 Foster a collaborative, innovative team culture to achieve marketing goals.
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 Set clear objectives, provide feedback, and ensure alignment with brand vision.
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 Cross-Functional Collaboration
 
 
 
 
 
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 Partner with the Prescription Marketing team to align messaging, ensuring seamless integration of professional endorsements into consumer campaigns
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 Partner with E-Commerce, Modern Trade &amp; General Trade Sales teams to drive brand growth.
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 Analytics &amp; Reporting:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Define &amp; Track and report on marketing KPIs (e.g., CAC, LTV, ROAS, brand equity scores) to measure success and optimize marketing spend.
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 Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging digital marketing tools.
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 Qualification-
 
 MBA in Marketing is mandatory preferably from Tier 1 MBA schools.
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 7-10 years of experience in Brand Management (Innovation and/or Activation) ideally in beauty, skincare or consumer goods.
 
 
 
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Category Manager

Bestseller India

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 Are you ready to take the next leap in your career? If you are looking for an opportunity to create an impact using your knowledge &amp; creativity with the objective of maximizing company performance, then we may have just the right opening for you.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Our mindset:
 
 
 
 We are business minded &ndash; identifying opportunities to improve performance and developing solutions, tools and processes that will steer our business towards long-term success, while ensuring high quality in everything we do.
 
 
 We strive for continuous innovation and strong cross-functional collaboration, because working in an everchanging industry requires us to think and act fast. We take responsibility for growing our people and particularly take pride in ensuring strong ties between leaders, managers and colleagues.
 
 
 Working in BESTSELLER, no two days are ever the same, and new challenges and opportunities are always awaiting us.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Planning &amp; Forecasting: Develop demand and supply plans across core (NOOS), seasonal, and exclusive collections. Ensure timely product intake and maintain optimal stock levels across stores, warehouses, and partner platforms.
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 Trading &amp; Assortment Strategy: Define key trading metrics using sales data and market insights. Curate the right mix of core and fashion styles, adapting global collections for local relevance. Identify and develop high-performing, digital-first or exclusive products for enhanced customer engagement.
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 New Product Development: Collaborate with the design team to introduce focused, trend-led styles tailored for the target market. Launch high-velocity products that align with customer preferences and support business goals.
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 Sell-Through &amp; Profitability: Drive sell-through rates by managing pricing, promotions, and markdown strategies effectively. Monitor product performance to optimize margins and maintain a fresh, commercially strong assortment.
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 Content &amp; Visual Merchandising: Partner with styling and content teams to create impactful e-commerce visuals. Ensure product pages and listings reflect brand identity, boost discoverability, and drive conversion.
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 Co-Own GTM: Collaborate with marketing and digital teams to plan and execute timely, high-impact product launches. Ensure cross-functional alignment for smooth execution across channels and platforms.
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 Desired Personality:
 
 
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 Good communication skills &ndash; verbal as well written
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 Must have a process-driven approach
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 Must be proactive and a go-getter
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 Eligibility Criteria:
 
 
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 Minimum 3 years in Buying &amp; Merchandising (Digital / E-com is a plus)
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 Strong analytical and planning skills
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 Commercial acumen with a focus on profitability
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 Prior digital/e-commerce exposure preferred
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 Collaboration skills across multiple stakeholders
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Reliance Industries Limited

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 Sr Contracts Eng - SCM Proj &amp; Dev ( 81913356 )
 
 
 
 
 Job Accountabilities
 
 
 
 Assist Contracts Manager in fulfilment of sourcing requirements of contracts using effective and consistent sourcing processes and methodologies and in alignment to defined category strategies. Actively participate during understanding requirements, negotiation with vendors, execution of orders, post award contract management, supplier relationship management.
 
 
 
 Job Accountabilities (duties And Responsibilities)
 
 
 
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 Assist the sourcing of critical contracts in alignment with Category Manager &amp; Contracts Manager guidance
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 Develop demand profile
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 Specify sourcing events
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 Monitor technical &amp; price evaluation
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 Help Contract Engineer in preparing for negotiation &amp; selection of suppliers for major items
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 Ensure &amp; review PO generation
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 Understand requirements for services procurement for the critical items and provide inputs to Contracts Manager in defining overall procurement strategy
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 Align on timelines and spend planning for the assigned items
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 Shortlist initial supplier options and time / spend estimates
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 Oversee preparation of contracts plan
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 Execute Orders &amp; Coordinate Expediting
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 Receive purchase requisitions / expiring contracts list
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 Prepare &amp; release Request for Quotation/ Enquiry to the short-listed vendors
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 Study offers from vendors, and prepare a comparative statement to aid in selection of vendors, optimization of price and other commercial terms
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 Develop Internal Cost Estimates
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 Participate in Commercial Negotiation Meetings
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 Negotiate &amp; finalize price for items covered under this role's limits
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 Set up Agreements and SLAs with the finalized vendors
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 Prepare &amp; release the final PO
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 Implement escalation process
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 Maintain co-ordination with inbound logistics and all commercial departments
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 Monitor post-award project contract management
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 Enforce supplier feedback mechanism for improvement
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 Review contractor feedback, gather feedback from expediting team, P&amp;C, supplier
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 Manage Change Order Process
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 Participate in routine planning meetings
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 Coordinate supplier information / confirmation on the changes
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 Additionally assess and monitor emergency situations and related procurement
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 Manage Supplier Relationships at working Level
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 Manage positive vendor relationships at the working level
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 Engage with vendors on a regular basis to share organizational requirements and understand their constraints
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 Gather feedback from field execution team and supplier
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 Review the feedback and send reports to PCM as well as the respective Contracts Lead
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 Ensure contractor performance as per end-user needs and identify improvements and suggest the same to Contract Manager
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 Uphold ethical values in procurement dealings and operations in line with the corporate values
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 Use technology extensively to increase efficiency &amp; control costs
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 Use the SAP system optimally to drive efficiency and cost optimization
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 Focus on usage of technological tools like e-auction and reverse auction to improve efficiency, and improve transparency
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 Guidance to Contract Engineer in Critical Contracts
 
 
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 Skill &amp; Competencies
 
 
 
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 Experience in Construction / Operation / Maintenance in Manufacturing / Exploration sites is an added advantage
 
 
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 Education Required
 
 
 
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 B.Tech Necessary + MBA / similar professional qualification (Optional)
 
 
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 Experience Required
 
 
 
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 6 to 10 years of experience in the related field
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 Experience in Construction / Operation / Maintenance in Manufacturing / Exploration sites is an added advantage
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Sr Contracts Eng - SCM Proj & Dev

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 End-to-end supply management of respective category Materials within parameters of targeted cost, quality and time, while participating in category management activities as directed by the Procurement Lead.
 
 
 
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 Formulate the respective category Procurement Strategy
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 Track supply market dynamics and global trends in the respective category of Direct items
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 Understand the likely impact on sourcing operations in the immediate and medium term
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 Conduct ongoing supply market analysis
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 Develop detailed supply market profile of all materials under his/her control
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 Provide inputs for formulation of Procurement Strategy for category under his/her control including:
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 Vendors
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 Pricing/ Cost
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 Contractual Relationships
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 Lead Time
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 Inventory Levels etc.
 
 
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 2 Guide Buyer/Senior Buyer in Undertaking respective Category Management related activities like:
 
 
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 Undertake category portfolio analysis, and classify items into bottleneck, strategic, routine, leverage etc.
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 Prepare internal cost estimates (ICE)
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 Consolidate / optimize category-wise spend across the Organization
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 Explore alternative sources of procurement
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 Standardize contract templates and SLAs and obtain approvals
 
 
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 3 Provide inputs for Annual Procurement Planning &amp; Budgeting
 
 
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 Conduct annual requirement planning of respective category of Direct items, based on Annual business Plan
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 Provide pricing inputs for development of an Annual Procurement Budget
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 Prepare a basis for the pricing inputs by conducting ongoing category market analysis
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 Review the approved Budget and make necessary changes in the respective Annual Materials Plan
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 Analyze spend vs budget on a regular basis to capture variations, and develop actions plans to bring spend under control, if required
 
 
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 4 Undertake activities for sourcing events, vendor identification, technical and commercial negotiation and vendor selection
 
 
 5 Manage timely delivery of procured Direct items
 
 
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 Address any issues regarding delivery management, timely receipt, quantity, quality etc.
 
 
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 6 Monitor procurement dashboards for delivering targeted operational performance levels
 
 
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 Constantly monitor the dashboards prepared by the Operations Centre regarding the end-to-end supply management of respective category of items
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 Keep track of vendor portfolio management, and prepare a case for change required, if any
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 Constantly monitor Quality Reports (prepared by site QA teams) and take immediate necessary action with vendors in case of quality issues and rejection of items
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 In case of rejections, adjust orders and delivery schedules with respect to other vendors
 
 
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 7 Develop and manage vendor relationships for the respective category
 
 
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 Manage positive vendor relationships at the working level
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 Engage with vendors on a regular basis to share organizational requirements and understand their constraints
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 Implement specific programs for cost reduction &amp; quality control for vendors
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 Monitor &amp; report vendor performance and compliance with respect to contracted SLAs
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 Consolidate vendor base and institute powerful vendor development processes
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 Uphold ethical values in procurement dealings and operations in line with the corporate values
 
 
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 8 Use technology extensively to increase efficiency &amp; control costs
 
 
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 Use the SAP system optimally to drive efficiency and cost optimization in the entire procure-to-pay transaction process
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 Focus on usage of technological tools like e # auction and reverse auction to improve efficiency, bring down costs and improve transparency
 
 
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 9 Liaison between procurement group and other departments
 
 
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 Ensure real time visibility to the plants/ sites on material availability status
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 Liaise with COE group, plants and businesses for harmonious implementation of initiatives
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 Liaise with the taxation departments (EXIM, Customs etc.) and provide necessary documents required for licenses obtaining, BoE preparation etc.
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 Coordinate with the Trade Finance group in businesses for preparation of LCs
 
 
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 10 Facilitate people development
 
 
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 Build and develop team with experience in the field of respective category procurement
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 Build commercial intelligence within the team
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 Motivate Procurement Analysts to perform better &amp; take up higher responsibilities
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 Monitor their performance on a constant basis, and counsel them as required
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Buying Mgr. - Elastomers

Henkel

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 Job Description:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Support regional e2e Procurement supply resilience activities by leveraging digital resilience tools and processes, to optimize the overall supply chain of direct material suppliers, tier-n suppliers as well as logistics providers to secure future supply and related NES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 &bull;Lead conclusion &amp; renewals of all regional Consignment contracts working together with internal stakeholders like Legal, RSR &amp; Supply Chain Planning. Also, support SC Planning with Consignment reconciliation
 
 
 support.
 
 
 &bull;Drive data collection related to PIR Data: Incoterm, MOQ, Packaging type etc. for all regional MPS to identify cost savings opportunities
 
 
 &bull;Drive Risk Management action identification, creation &amp; governance working with RSRs &amp; CTMs
 
 
 &bull;Handle all PTP escalations
 
 
 (payment delays, bank account corrections, etc.) for all regional cases
 
 
 &bull;Manage VIA Approval
 
 
 process for price related invoice issues
 
 
 &bull;Track regional progress on localization &amp; alternate development projects consolidating local progress
 
 
 &bull;Conduct regional data analytics
 
 
 to bring insights &amp; highlight focus areas to support Total Supply Chain Cost (TSCC) optimization
 
 
 
 
 
 Education &amp; professional experience and requirements
 
 
 &bull;&gt;2 years commercial roles &amp; supply chain background beneficial
 
 
 &bull;Cross-category knowledge in different direct materials sourcing categories
 
 
 &bull;Strong (Henkel) process knows how (both Procurement and SC Planning)
 
 
 &bull;High level of digital &amp; data analytics skills to drive creative solutions within AD framework
 
 
 &bull;Strong discipline and process-oriented mindset
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Additional Specifications:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Good Knowledge of:
 
 
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 AD Regional BU Category Team
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 Regional Supply Chain
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 Regional R&amp;D/PD
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 Regional Quality
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 OTIF / Risk / TSCC
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 Handling Supply Issue (Payments, Price, Document discrepancy related)
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 Risk Mitigation
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 Work closely with Supply Chain &amp; Category Team
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 Problem Solving &amp; Strategic Thinking
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 Digital Skills &ndash; Power BI &amp; Dashboards
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 Data analytics
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 Candidate will look after select resilience processes for IMEA (India, Middle East &amp; Africa)
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 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Procurement Operations Expert IMEA

Marico Limited

<div>
 
 
 Qualification &amp; Experience
 
 
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 MBA from Premier B-School, with 4-5 years&rsquo; experience.
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 Prior experience in E-Commerce role while managing key accounts independently.
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 Exposure to FMCG / e-commerce industry will be an advantage along with experience of handling P&amp;L and category.
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 Key Deliverables of the Role
 
 
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 Sole custodian of business for the Ecommerce accounts with the specified set of platforms.
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 Building a strong presence in Ecommerce channel in the given accounts, with clear merchandising lead indicators.
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 Participate in ideation on new launches/product ideas/combos etc and fully own the execution thereof.
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 Implement Way of Working as per guidelines, with a thorough review mechanism.
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 Track daily/weekly sales across customers and work towards betterment in same.
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 Responsible for revenue, business growth and costs/budget management.
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 Grow Portfolio of Platforms actively dealing in your set of brands.
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 Maintaining all sell-out and stock data in relevant formats.
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 Work closely with marketing heads for Digital marketing budgets and initiatives for the category. Also be the custodian for Content on all key brands.
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 Build the Online Strategy for key sub-categories.
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 Achieve top-line and sell-out/primary targets for the Category for all accounts for the year.
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 Fully responsible for overall commercial, operational and other related business aspects.
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 Knowledge, Skills &amp; Competencies
 
 
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 Execute with Impact
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 Analytics driven decision making
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 Collaborate to win in the market
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 Communicate &amp; Negotiate impact fully
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 Reporting Relationships
 
 
 
 Upwards &ndash; Head E-Commerce
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Other Functional Interfaces
 
 
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 Internal - Trade &amp; Customer Marketing teams, Marketing teams, Supply Chain &amp; Commercial teams
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 External - Category Heads &amp; E-Commerce chains, Agencies
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 Growth Path &amp; Future
 
 
 
 Can grow &amp; take on higher responsibility within the E-Commerce
 
 
 The role holder can take on Customer Marketing roles &amp; Trade Marketing roles within the General/Modern Trade channels
 
 
 
</div>

Key Accounts Manager (E-commerce)

Godrej Agrovet Limited

<div>
 
 
 Job Title &ndash; Manager &ndash; CBO
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Department &ndash;
 
 Central Buying Organisation (CBO) for managing the Aqua business
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Reporting to &ndash;
 
 Category Lead - CBO
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 HO - Mumbai
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Objective
 
 
 
 The role would be part of Central Buying Organization (CBO) in Animal Feed Business of Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL). CBO procures more than 1.5 MMT of Agri Products for multiple businesses of GAVL. The incumbent will be responsible for procuring raw materials (RMs) and other feed ingredients with a sharp focus on cost efficiency, supply continuity, and supplier performance. The role demands strong market intelligence, imports knowledge, and stakeholder management skills to support business growth and competitiveness. Given the high volatility in agri-product prices and availability, the candidate must be self-driven, agile, and capable of making timely decisions and ensuring flawless execution.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Sourcing &amp; Procurement
 
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 Manage end-to-end sourcing of raw materials such as agri-commodities, vegetable proteins etc required for feed manufacturing
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 Develop and execute short term and long term procurement strategies to address demand&ndash;supply gaps and optimize costs.
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 Continuously identify and introduce new raw materials/vendors to enhance product portfolio and cost-effectiveness
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 Creation of Purchase Orders, follow up for delivery completion, payment processing and other transactions involved in Procure-2-pay cycle
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 Market Research &amp; Analysis
 
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 Conduct detailed on-field crop surveys by travelling to source /producing markets, direct farmer interactions
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 Track domestic and global market trends, price movements, and supply chain dynamics to anticipate risks and opportunities.
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 Must be ready to travel extensively across India for vendor development, crop surveys, assess market trends and resolve business challenges
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 Technology &amp; Digital
 
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 Leverage ERP platforms (e.g.,
 
 SAP MM
 
 ) for procurement operations, reporting, and analytics.
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 Use
 
 E-Auction, digital sourcing tools, and mobile apps
 
 to enhance transparency and drive competitive buying.
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 Apply
 
 data analytics and dashboards
 
 for real-time tracking of commodity prices, inventory, and supplier performance.
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 Contribute to
 
 digital transformation initiatives
 
 in procurement by automating reports, improving MIS, and adopting advanced tools for decision-making.
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 Logistics &amp; Imports
 
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 Oversee inbound logistics operations required for timely delivery of material by optimal route and cost
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 Handle import operations, documentation, and compliance for international sourcing.
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 Apply tools and techniques to reduce logistics costs across key raw materials.
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 Supplier Relationship Management
 
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 Conduct supplier visits and engage directly with vendors to conduct audits as well as evaluate performance on business critical parameters
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 Drive supplier performance management programs to ensure alignment with business objectives.
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 Leverage organizational strengths to expand and maintain a competitive vendor base with long-term relationships.
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 Business &amp; Stakeholder Collaboration
 
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 Partner with cross-functional teams to implement sourcing strategies and ensure supply continuity.
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 Achieve On-Time Delivery (OTD) targets and secure uninterrupted plant operations.
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 Ensure compliance with organizational value systems, internal controls, and reporting requirements.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
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 Post Graduation in Management education (Agri Business/SCM major preferred)
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 Minimum
 
 3-4 years of relevant experience
 
 in agri-commodities, feed, or allied industries.
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 Proven expertise in:
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 Strategic sourcing and procurement
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 Market intelligence and analytics
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 Import-led buying
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 Supplier performance management
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 Working knowledge of
 
 SAP MM, E-Auction platforms, and digital procurement tools
 
 is desirable.
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 High willingness to travel extensively across geographies for supplier visits and market intelligence
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 Good experience into procurement, buyer, process improvement, Grains &amp; extractions, agri commodities exp.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Competencies
 
 
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 Strong commercial and negotiation acumen
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 Analytical mindset with ability to interpret market dynamics
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 Effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
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 Entrepreneurial mindset to consistently reduce Total Cost of Ownership
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 Integrity, compliance orientation, and ability to work independently
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Procurement Manager

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Category Manager

Category Manager

Sr Contracts Eng - SCM Proj & Dev

Buying Mgr. - Elastomers

Procurement Operations Expert IMEA

Key Accounts Manager (E-commerce)

Procurement Manager