Senior Procurement Manager

Main Job Purpose :

Leading the overall relationship, strategy and conversion cost negotiation for all 3rd party manufacturers for Foods business in India. There are 30 CMs and account for almost 40% of the total volume for HUL. Direct responsibility Conversion Spend INR 400 Cr and contribute to sourcing strategy of RPM Spend of INR 3500 CR

Key Accountabilities :

Lead relationship with current as well as potential 3rd party manufacturers promoters; Partner closely internally with the SC Make teams (GMO s, SUIT Team) as well as Finance teams (3P Cell, SCF, Category Finance teams) and legal, taxation teams to help land SC NMSCC targets for 3rd party manufacturing units.

Competitive Buying (Cost and Cash) :

• Delivery of conversion cost reduction in line with Unispark Savings targets
• Identify and optimize working capital cycle for CM and evaluate cash extension opportunities
• Leverage conversion cost at best possible rates with key inputs on Market information and analysis of price trends
• To develop and implement CM Strategy Medium and Long Term
• Make Vs Buy Analysis
• Lead Sourcing Analysis for all CMs including all RPM Spend
• Lead key projects for implementation across all the manufacturing units with close coordination and alignment with cross functional teams like SC, R&D, Taxation and Legal
• Manage conversion cost forecasting process and providing monthly provisions to the 3P cell Market intelligence and competitor analysis via primary (site visits) and secondary sources (internet, publications, supplier / competition P&L analysis).
• Support business case preparation via compilation of inputs related to Make vs Buy analysis, business structuring and local regulations
• Handle Sensitive Unit closures in line with CM Strategy

Digitalization

Operational Excellence

Stakeholder and Team Management :

Professional Skills : MBA or equivalent

Skills Required

Relationship Management, Strategy Development, Supplier Management, Financial Analysis