Manager Procurement

JOB DESCRIPTION:

JOB SUMMARY

Fully responsible for the uninterrupted supply of ingredients (raw) materials needed to support the India operations.  Execute global, regional and local supply strategies ensuring alignment with division purchasing at all times.  Establish material standards and budgets for planning purposes and measure actual financial performance (PPV) in conjunction with division requirements.  Actively manage supply base, develop and execute risk management programs and establish cost reduction targets annually to drive continuous gross margin improvements.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supply continuity – uninterrupted source of supply of ingredients.
• Know-how of key food ingredients under Agricultural Category (Sugar, Malto, Oils etc.)
• Owner of DPO & M&P Management for ANSC India Procurement.
• Support in Cost reduction / gross margin improvements.
• Alignment of India region with division purchasing strategies.
• Manage supply risk for all manufacturing locations of AN.
• Managing purchasing operations in compliance with appropriate policies and procedures.
• Supplier relationship and development through SRM program
• Excellent communications and integration with division procurement strategies and objectives.
• Driving Procurement Analytics with Third party supporting the Sourcing Strategy formation and closure of action items.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

Education Level

Major/Field of Study

Bachelors Degree

Engineering, Science strongly preferred

MBA with a focus on Business, Operations, or Finance. 

Preferred certification by Institute of Supply Management (ISM) and/or The Association for Operations Management (APICS) or Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP).

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

Experience

Minimum 04-08 of relevant Exp

Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritional’s.

Total combined in operations, supply chain management including, but not limited to purchasing, planning, inventory control, finance, logistics or other related fields.  Must possess skills in analysis, problem-solving, planning, goal setting, motivation, human relations, leadership, diplomacy, written and oral communications.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:Category ManagementDIVISION:ANSC Nutrition Supply ChainLOCATION:India > Mumbai : BKC BuildingADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:Yes, 25 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)