Reports to: Manager (Specialties). Department: Purchasing. Profile of candidate: Age between 28 to 35 years. Academic Qualification: Mandatory Graduate (bachelor's degree preferably in Engineering or Pure Science or Applied Sciences or Specialization such as Packaging Technology). Diploma or Degree in Packaging Technology/Development. Desirable Diploma in Purchase/Materials/Supply Chain Management. Professional Experience: Minimum 7+ years of diverse experience in Procurement, end-to-end Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing role in a FMCG or related industry set up with a consistent track record of delivery on Quality, On-time, Compliant and Optimized Purchases. Skills, Competencies & Business Responsibilities: Skill & Competencies Sourcing of existing goods and New Product Developments (NPD). Leadership including across Cross-Functional areas. Communication. Budgets, Finances & Cost Management. Domestic & International Corporate, Shipping, Commercial Laws. Tech Savvy (E-commerce Tools & Technologies). Statutory Compliances. Business Responsibilities Devising & Developing Organization's Procurement Strategy for Specialty Dry Packaging Goods and aligning it with overall company strategy. Assisting Strategic Business Requirements with application of a wide variety of Procurement Concepts. Overseeing various nuances of Supply Management including Purchasing, Sub-contracting, material coordination & logistics. Required Behavioural Competencies: Professional Behavior Demonstrate a work ethic and respect for diversity, as well as a commitment to continuously acquire new personal and professional skills and knowledge. Communication Use communication effectively as a way to disseminate ideas and inspire others to take action. Crafting a strategic Vision Create and communicate a clear, compelling picture of the future, or a desired state. Strategic Creativity Creative teams with strategic business targets to innovate on creating/maintaining the best brands. Ethics & Integrity Sound business ethical values and remains consistent in terms of what one says and does. Decision Making Use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions and/or reaching conclusions take action consistent with available facts, constraints, and anticipated consequences. Stress Management Maintain stable performance and poise under pressure. Analytical Skills Identify and analyze significant problems and opportunities. Determine relationships among data from various sources. Collaboration Work productively with diverse individuals in a variety of roles, with multiple interests in the outcome, to achieve acceptable and optimal results. Diplomacy Skilled at handling situations without invoking hostility. Forge coalitions depending on situations. People Management Able to work effectively in a team environment & contribute to overall organizational growth. Cross Functional Coordination's Marketing, Sales, Production, QC etc. to drive development & sourcing plans. Initiative Proactive and takes action without being prompted. Travel: Domestic: 10 - 12 days per month, local within Bangalore/Karnataka and occasionally domestic within India. Computer Skills: Needs to possess a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Suite of Products with real time exposure to ERP or like systems. COMPENSATION: As per Company Norms. OTHER REQUIREMENT: Excellent Written & Spoken command over English with Spoken Command over Hindi. Working knowledge of Kannada would be helpful. LOCATION: Bangalore - M. G Road.