Manager - Capex & Project Procurement - FMCG

We are currently looking to close a Manager- Capex and Project Procurement position with one of the topmost FMCG Conglomerates in India. The position is based in Delhi

Company Profile :

Our client is the topmost FMCG Groups of India and is an integrated and diversified group. With a market capitalisation of over US $ 20 billion and a turnover of US $ 5.0 billion, it is Rated among the Leading Companies by international publications. It has a very diversified product portfolio including Foods, confectionary, tea and retail segments and a portfolio of strong brands and leading market shares in all product categories. It employs the best talent in India and is one of the best FMCG employers to work for. It is constantly rated as the best cos to work for in India.

Purpose of this Role: Manage all aspects of Capex and Project Procurement to efficiently and cost effectively support Procurement function deliverables. Responsible of Purchase of Capex, Projects, MRO, IT etc.

Job Profile:

- Effective work with domestic as well as international sites in cross-cultural environment

- Identify work on cost saving, alternate vendor development, digitization etc. initiatives

- Build and maintain long-term relationships with suppliers while maintaining supplier quality standards to ensure the Company's quality requirements are met with each and every delivery. Lead evaluation of new suppliers and management of strategic key account (supplier) activities.

- Coordinate on-going supplier management practices with internal customers to optimize financial and operational performance. Ensure high leverage in Supplier selection, approval, negotiations and performance management.

- Contribute to the cost saving targets and working capital improvement goals through effective supply management including source selection, pricing negotiations, contract implementation and compliance measurement

- Evolve sourcing and procurement processes based on category-specific business or internal stakeholder requirements

- Provide leadership, development and expertise to the role for each CAPEX Project along with the professional manner of dealing with internal customers and suppliers, vendors contractors.

- Strategic support to factory Procurement teams.

- Promote best practice within the company and lead by example.

- Benchmarking the category performance across the industry and internally among other categories.

- Contract life cycle management - Engage with stakeholders to identify the most suitable supply solution for a given demand. Negotiate pricing, terms commercial conditions of contracts and manage through the contract lifecycle.

- Ensure value add to internal customers with focus on achieving quick turnaround times and maintaining high quality standards.

- Actively participate in Digital Transformation journey ( e.g. E-Procurement, e-auction etc.)

- Ensure targeted savings and drive metrics such as TAT, OTIF, systems and policy compliance

- Benchmarking the category performance across the industry and internally among other categories and remain current with market trends through relationships with suppliers and market experts.

- Manage strategic projects such as alternate vendor development for e-procurement, participate in regular cross-functional category team meetings as the strategic sourcing lead to make sourcing recommendations and highlights supply risks

Key Deliverables

- Negotiate with vendors and suppliers to ensure that all items are procured and delivered within budget and time constraints.

- Improve upon existing purchase policies, procedures and best practices.

- Introduction of new vendors and suppliers and their updation in database.

- Develop, negotiate and administer purchase agreements and contracts with suppliers in line with organization requirement and ensure compliance.

- Conduct annual vendor evaluation to ensure that performance standards are maintained.

- Candidate should preferably be from capital equipment / engineering industry.

Required Skills and Experience

- Year of experience - more than 5 years

- Qualification - BE, B.Tech (Mechanical/Electrical)

- Sound reporting and presentation skills

- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, Strong in MS Excel, MIS creation

- Proven risk management skills in determining supplier selection

- Proven experience in sourcing suppliers and developing CAPEX category strategies

- Superior negotiation skills and ability to influence key stakeholders

- Cost Control

- Worked on ERP tools like Oracle/SAP

- Openness to handle variety of procurement related activities

Expected remuneration: Approx Rs. 15.0-16.0 lacs per annum.

Job Location: New Delhi