Associate Director - Procurement & Operations

About the Team

The Procurement Team serves as a strategic business partner driving value creation across the organization through intelligent sourcing, vendor management, and cost optimization initiatives. Our team is responsible for managing the entire procurement lifecycle - from strategic category management and supplier selection to contract negotiation and ongoing vendor relationship management. We focus on delivering measurable cost savings, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and regulatory requirements, and implementing innovative digital solutions to enhance operational efficiency. The team plays a critical role in risk mitigation through comprehensive vendor risk management programs and maintains strong governance frameworks to support business continuity. As a forward-thinking function, we continuously drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and best practice implementations to create competitive advantages for the organization.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director - Procurement &Operations to join our organization in Gurgaon and lead strategic procurement initiatives across Marketing, Commercial, and Consulting categories. This senior leadership position plays a critical role in driving cost optimization, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring procurement excellence across the organization. The role directly impacts our P&L through innovative cost savings initiatives and strategic sourcing decisions. Youll be responsible for implementing best-in-class procurement practices, driving digital transformation in procurement operations, and establishing robust vendor risk management frameworks. This position offers significant visibility across the organization and the opportunity to shape procurement strategy in a dynamic, growth-oriented

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end procurement operations for Marketing, Commercial, and Consulting categories


• Drive cost optimization initiatives and deliver measurable savings targets that directly contribute to P&L