Director - Supply & Procurement

Role Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Supply Chain Planning Fulfillment

• Own

  SKU-wise fill rates

  and ensure >99% availability across e-commerce and modern trade channels.
• Lead monthly

  SOP

  with Demand, NPD, and Finance teams to align production and supply plans with business targets.
• Develop and track

  inventory health dashboards

  FG, RM, PM, and WIP to minimize stockouts and obsolescence.
• Set up

  production planning templates

  and ensure adherence to weekly/monthly production schedules at all 3P sites.

2. Procurement Vendor Management

• Lead the

  Procurement team

  for raw materials, packaging materials, and third-party services.
• Drive

  cost efficiency

  through negotiation, benchmarking, and alternate vendor development.
• Establish

  strategic sourcing frameworks

  for key categories actives, excipients, and primary packaging.
• Monitor supplier

  OTIF (On Time In Full)

  performance, quality compliance, and payment cycles.

3. 3P Manufacturing Operations

• Manage the

  network of third-party manufacturing units

  (nutraceuticals, foods, personal care, etc.) for consistent output and quality.
• Review plant capacity, efficiency, and quality KPIs regularly; identify and onboard new 3Ps as per growth plans.
• Implement

  monthly business reviews (MBRs)

  with each 3P to track performance, CAPA, and NPD support.
• Work closely with QA, NPD, and Packaging teams to enable

  smooth commercialisation

  of new products.

4. Cost Efficiency Management

• Own

  RM/PM cost vs. cost-sheet variances

  , drive VA/VE projects for margin improvement.
• Optimize

  logistics, MOQ planning, and freight costs

  through structured supplier partnerships.
• Support working capital management via

  inventory turns

  and payment term negotiations.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with

  RD/NPD teams

  to ensure raw material readiness for new launches.
• Coordinate with

  Finance and Demand Planning

  for monthly closing, purchase budgeting, and reconciliation.
• Align with

  Regulatory and QA

  on vendor audits, certifications, and compliance documentation.

Key Metrics / KPIs

• SKU Fill Rate (%)
• Cost Savings (%) vs. Baseline
• OTIF from Vendors (%)
• 3P Manufacturing Efficiency (%)

Profile Requirements

• Education:

  B.Tech / BE in Engineering or Food Tech; MBA in Supply Chain / Operations preferred.

• Experience:

  10-15 years in supply chain / procurement / contract manufacturing in FMCG, Food, or Nutraceuticals.

• Strong in SOP, procurement analytics, and vendor management.
• Experience with ERP/SAP systems.
• Ability to manage multi-location 3P manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and execution skills.