Deputy General Manager-Procurement

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Client :  A Leading  D2C baby product brand  was founded in 2014 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Company is having annual turnover of around 200 Crs & employee strength of 200 employees & they are providing international safety standard certified bay products by their e-commerce website & online market platforms like Amazon, Flipkart & other leading online & offline platforms.

Job Title  -  Deputy General Manager-Procurement

Working days and timings  - 9.30 am to 6.30 pm (2nd & 4th Saturday off)

Location  - Ahmedabad HO

Experience : - 15+years (10-14 years of procurement experience in manufacturing (plastics, injection moulding, auto, or baby products)

Qualification -  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering.

CTC : 120000 - 150000 per month

Key Responsibilities

1. Category Procurement & Planning

Own the procurement of plastic resins, moulded components, hardware, packaging, and consumables across categories.

Plan monthly and quarterly material procurement schedules based on production forecasts.

Ensure on-time delivery of all critical components to support moulding and assembly lines.

2. Vendor Development & Negotiation

Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors for injection moulding, mould fabrication, and sub-assemblies.

Negotiate commercial terms, MOQs, and annual price contracts.

Conduct vendor audits and track cost, quality, and delivery performance.

Develop secondary / backup suppliers for critical components.

3. Tooling & Mould Procurement Coordination

Manage procurement of new moulds and tools — from RFQ to PO, vendor monitoring, and trial approvals.

Coordinate with Product Development, Tool Room, and Quality for tooling changes and validation.

Maintain a master tracker for moulds, including life cycles, revisions, and ownership records.

4. Cost Optimization & MIS

Execute cost-reduction projects through re-engineering, alternate sourcing, and localization.

Analyze spend data, variance vs. budgets, and procurement KPIs for management review.

Prepare weekly and monthly MIS dashboards for procurement progress, savings, and risk items.

5. Team & Process Management

Supervise a small team of buyers / executives ensuring adherence to SOPs and system hygiene (ERP).

Train team members on vendor management, documentation, and technical sourcing.

Collaborate closely with Planning, QA, Finance, and Operations for smooth process flow.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering.
• MBA / PGD in Supply Chain or Materials preferred.
• 10-14 years of procurement experience in manufacturing (plastics, injection moulding, auto, or baby products).
• Strong technical understanding of resins, moulds, and tooling processes.

Key Skills

Benefits for their employees : -

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