Senior Finance Manager- Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain

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.

LOCATION : MANIPAL, KARNATAKA

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.