Deputy Head - Procurement - Wellness

Grab the opportunity to be part of an ownership culture that values diversity and a global exposure that you have always dreamt of!

Our client is a unique hygiene products manufacturing and distribution company. They provide easy to use, portable and disposable items for women and babies that are required during travel or on a day-to-day basis.

Founded in 2014, this company aims to enhance the quality of life and make it easier for women across the country. Recommended by best of doctors, their products are available across wellness stores and e-commerce websites, and selling like hotcakes - having sold over 20000 packs in their first year itself.

As a Deputy Head(Procurement), you will be responsible for defining the purchasing strategy for imports, domestic sourcing and people management.

What you will do:

- Developing the procurement strategy and policy for domestic purchases

- Developing and implementing procurement strategy for imports

- Implementing and monitoring the KPIs to ensure function is operating in line with the objectives of business to add value and deliver cost savings

- Setting department objectives and monitoring ongoing progress and performance

- Developing and maintaining strategic supplier relationships and managing the development of contracts, contractual relationships and contract management to deliver continuous improvement in delivery of goods and services by the supply base

- Initiating and developing creative and innovative procurement processes

- Negotiating contract terms with key suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and delivery terms

- Working closely with Research and Development to source new and alternative raw materials

- Discussing defective or unacceptable new goods or services with users, vendors and others to determine cause of problem and take corrective and preventative action

- Assisting in managing shipment and custom activities for import/ export services

- Handling cost reduction/ rationalization, material flow improvement and business development

- Identifying and working on areas for cost rationalization/ reduction in inward logistics

- Creating and maintaining detailed financial reporting on all import/ export activities including order management, logistics and shipping

Desired Candidate Profile

What you need to have:

- 8 years of relevant experience

- Excellent communication skills

- Good knowledge of MS office suite