Senior Manager - Supply Chain & Procurement

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 1200000 - Rs 4000000 (ie INR 12-40 LPA)

Requirements

Qualifications & Expectations:

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Chemicals, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in operations-intensive roles.
• Demonstrated success in commercial negotiations, stakeholder engagement, and operational execution.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to foster and develop high-performing teams.
• Strategic mindset with solid financial understanding and sound decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
  

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Business Development
• Cultivate and manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support business growth.
• Program Management
• Design and oversee end-to-end supply chain operations aligned with both immediate and long-term business objectives.
• Strategic Procurement
• Source raw materials based on parameters such as cost-effectiveness, quality, reliability, and sustainability.
• Lead contract negotiations and oversee supplier performance to ensure consistent value delivery and risk reduction.
• Product Portfolio Management
• Drive product development and commercialization efforts, ensuring alignment with market needs and regulatory standards.
• Operational Excellence
• Enhance operational efficiency through process optimization while maintaining high quality and safety benchmarks.
• Team Leadership
• Lead, coach, and build a performance-driven supply chain and procurement team.
• Market Analysis & Competitive Intelligence
• Stay abreast of industry trends, market dynamics, and regulatory changes.
• Provide insights to guide sourcing and supply chain strategies.
• Reporting & Communication
• Deliver regular updates to senior management on performance metrics, strategic initiatives, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure clear, transparent communication across cross-functional teams.
  

Key Skills:

• Supply Chain Operations
• Procurement
• Strategic Sourcing
• Business Development
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management