Senior Finance Manager - Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain

Description: Looking for a finance-savvy procurement leader who can bring in best practices, negotiate strategically with suppliers, unlock cost efficiencies, and create a value-driven supply chain ecosystem.

Key Requirements:

Education: CA / ICWA / MBA (Finance) with additional exposure to supply chain or procurement preferred.

Experience: 12+ years in finance, procurement, or supply chain leadership roles. Proven track record of strategic vendor negotiations and cost optimization in manufacturing intensive businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Procurement Leadership:

- Drive procurement strategies to reduce overall raw material and capex costs and lead supplier negotiations.

- Establish long-term strategic partnerships with key vendors while maintaining competitive pricing.

2. Cost Optimization & Value Creation:

- Analyse spend data and identify cost-saving opportunities across procurement categories.

- Develop mechanisms to track Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and supplier performance.

3. Supply Chain Best Practices:

- Bring in global supply chain practices to optimize sourcing, contracting, and inventory management.

- Implement robust vendor evaluation and compliance frameworks aligned with MGPS sustainability and EUDR goals.

4. Financial Integration:

- Work closely with the CFO and finance team to align procurement decisions with business P&L objectives.

- Drive EBITDA margin improvement through efficient sourcing strategies.