Head Supply Chain

Job Description :

Core (Technical / operational responsibilities e.g. functional duties, financial mgt., project management)

1. Procure high-quality materials at the most cost-effective prices, achieving cost control targets through Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) procurement where feasible.

2. Identify and evaluate vendors for strategic and operational items, ensuring compliance with quality and cost standards.

3. Establish and implement Procurement Policies and Operating Procedures, including vendor selection criteria.

4. Introduce and implement modern procurement techniques, such as e-procurement, reverse auctions, and automated supply chain processes.

5. Align the requirement of the Supply Chain team with Sales team and the production team in terms of Demand, Supply and Material Planning.

6. Ensure consistent availability and quality of raw and packaging materials, including bottles.

7. Oversee the timely updating and submission of MIS reports related to procurement and supply chain on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.

8. Work closely with production teams, finance, and logistics departments to optimize supply chain efficiency.

9. Develop plans to achieve cost and quality standards of Raw materials, Packaging materials, Trade marketing items.

10. Manages the Supply chain team to develop appropriate standards and SLA for raw materials, packaging materials, trade marketing product and services.

11. Introduce new and global practices in supply chain to improve efficiency and cost.

People Management

(Responsibility For Leading, Motivating And Developing Staff, Excludes Supervisory Responsibilities)

1. Set annual performance goals for the procurement and supply chain team, monitor performance, and provide constructive feedback for improvement.

2. Identify training and development needs within the team and ensure fulfillment through coordination with HR or external agencies.

3. Drive a culture of continuous improvement, efficiency, and compliance within the supply chain team.

4. Ensure adherence to company policies and code of conduct across procurement and supply chain functions.

5. Foster cross-functional collaboration between procurement, manufacturing, and finance teams to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

DECISION – MAKING

1. Approve and validate action plans in strategic sourcing areas such as Barley, Malt, Glass, Bottles, Cans, Engineering equipment, machinery for expansion and green field and brown field expansion projects and New Business etc

2. Approve new vendors empanelment, renewal of agreements & SLA

3. Approve the defined and revised SLA of supply chain standards in consultation with the technical team

4. Approve purchases/payments as per the Authority Metrix defined by Corporate team

KEY SKILLS REQUIRE

1. Strategic Procurement & Cost Control – Expertise in large-scale procurement, vendor management, and cost optimization.

2. Supply Chain Management – Strong understanding of inventory control, logistics, and distribution strategies.

3. Financial & Budgetary Acumen – Ability to manage procurement budgets, cost reduction initiatives, and financial reporting.

4. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management – Experience in handling excise laws, customs regulations, and supplier audits.

5. Technology Integration – Proficiency in ERP systems, e-procurement platforms, and data analytics for supply chain optimization.

6. Leadership & People Management – Strong team-building, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.

Educational Qualification

BE + MBA from reputed collage

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹1,500,000.00 - ₹2,000,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person