Indirect Procurement

Zydus Wellness, an FMCG leader, develops, manufactures, and markets health and wellness products, integrating healthcare, skincare, and nutrition. Founded in 1988 with Sugar Free, India’s first zero-calorie sugar replacement, it now manages seven global brands, including Complan, Glucon-D, Everyuth, and Nutralite. The company serves over 50 million families and supports more than 90,000 dairy farmers and 2,000 MSMEs.

With a focus on research, quality, and innovation, Zydus Wellness operates on core pillars of manufacturing integrity and supply chain efficiency. Headquartered in Ahmedabad and Mumbai, it runs four manufacturing facilities across India and eight co-packing facilities in India, Oman, and New Zealand. Listed on the Bombay and National Stock Exchanges, Zydus Wellness is led by Chairman Dr. Sharvil Patel and CEO Tarun Arora, serving customers in over 25 countries across three continents.

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Functional Reporting: Head Indirect Procurement

Administrative Reporting: Head Indirect Procurement

Location: Ahmedabad

Role Purpose

Responsible to drive, implement and oversee indirect procurement strategies.

Key Accountabilities/ Responsibilities

Financial

Manage procurement costs to ensure budget adherence, optimizing spend across all indirect categories such as IT services, office supplies, marketing services, Plant indirect, Capex and logistics.

Develop cost-saving strategies, negotiating with suppliers to secure the best terms and pricing without compromising on quality.

Conduct financial analysis of procurement activities, identifying cost reduction opportunities and tracking procurement savings.

Customer

Collaborate with internal stakeholders (departments like IT, HR, plant team ,sales and Marketing) to understand their procurement needs, ensuring timely and accurate fulfilment of orders.

Ensure quality and timely delivery of services and goods to meet internal customer expectations, minimizing operational disruptions.

Process

Streamline the procurement process by implementing best practices and automation tools to improve efficiency.

Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations, continuously reviewing and improving the procurement process.

Drive the implementation of e-procurement systems for enhanced transparency, control, and reporting.

People

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance procurement strategies and ensure smooth internal operations.

Key Interactions

Internal

Sales & Marketing, Manufacturing, IT

External

Vendors

Key Dimensions

Team

Direct Reports :2

Role Requirements:

Educational Qualifications

Michenical Eng, MBA

Experience (Type & Nature)

03-6 years work experience

Functional Competencies

Able to analyze technical documents and specifications to understand critical requirements.

High-level verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency with SAP software, specifically Microsoft Excel or ariba auction portal

Negotiating skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving ability

Behavioural Competencies

Zydus Neev Behavioural Competency Framework

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