Manager Procurement ( Ahmedabad)

• Lead and manage end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities for consumer goods across international markets.

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans aligned with cost, quality, and business objectives.

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers across South Asia and other global regions.

• Developing RFQs based on detailed product specifications, technical requirements, and business needs

• Preparing and building comprehensive landed cost structures, including product cost, freight, duties, tariffs, and all associated cost components

• Conducting detailed cost analysis and bench marking to determine optimal sourcing strategies

• Developing final pricing structures, incorporating target margins and business objectives

• Preparing and submitting competitive bid proposals and quotations to customers

• Evaluating supplier responses, preparing comparative analysis, and leading commercial negotiations

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms with international suppliers.

• Build and manage long-term supplier relationships to ensure performance, reliability, and scalability.

• Oversee procurement planning, purchase execution, and supplier coordination.

• Ensure compliance with product specifications, sourcing requirements, and procurement standards.

• Utilize ERP systems and analytics to drive data-driven procurement decisions.

• Identify and implement cost reduction, margin improvement, and process optimization initiatives.

• Master’s degree required (MBA or equivalent), preferably in Supply Chain Management, Operations, International Business, or related field.

• 8–10 years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, and supply chain management.

• Mandatory experience supporting importer-focused companies (India-based or global) operating in import-driven business models.

• Proven experience working within an international procurement environment.

• Experience supporting foreign-based importer companies is strongly preferred.

• Strong experience working with suppliers across South Asia and other global sourcing regions.

• Proven experience managing RFQ processes end-to-end, including costing, supplier evaluation, and bid submission.

• Customs duties and tariffs

• Freight and logistics cost components

• Incoterms and shipping-related cost implications

• Strong ability to understand and incorporate all landed cost components into pricing and procurement decisions (coordination with logistics providers is not a primary responsibility).

• Proven experience with ERP systems and procurement platforms (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar).

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and data analysis.

• Strong expertise in developing and analyzing landed cost structures, including margin-based pricing models.

• Significant and proven experience negotiating pricing, contracts, and commercial terms with international suppliers.

• Demonstrated ability to drive cost savings, margin improvement, and strategic supplier partnerships.

• Strong analytical and commercial mindset with a focus on profitability.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• High ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.

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