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JOB DESCRIPTION ————————————————————————————————————— Designation – Senior Executive - Procurement Godrej Foods Limited Mumbai, India. ————————————————————————————————————— Job Title: Senior Executive - Procurement Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Function: Food Safety & Quality Assurance Business: Godrej Foods Limited Location: Mumbai, India Godrej Agrovet Limited Godrej Agrovet Limited is a diversified, Research Development focused Agri business Company, dedicated to improving the productivity of Indian farmers by innovating products and services that sustainably increase crop and livestock yields. GAVL holds leading market positions in the different businesses in which it operates Animal Feed, Crop Protection, Oil Palm, Dairy and Poultry and Processed Foods. Godrej Foods Limited Godrej Foods Limited (formerly known as Godrej Tyson Food Limited) is wholly owned subsidiary of Godrej Agrovet Limited. Godrej Foods offers great tasting, safe and affordable protein products through household favorites like Real Good Chicken and Yummiez . We cater to India's expanding food industry, quick service restaurants, and the universe of modern retailers, with innovative food solutions at world class standards, customized for local tastes. We even offer some iconic Indian food items and bring a restaurant like experience to your home, at affordable prices. Godrej Yummiez offers a range of frozen vegetarian and non-vegetarian ready to cook products. Our range is very aptly called Ghar Ka Fast Food. But, it is tastier and healthier than the fast food options available outside and easy to prepare at home. Our products are frozen with the method of IQF freezing that keeps them fresh and nutritious. Our diverse portfolio allows you to have a full meal option with the newly launched range of Tikkas, Heat Eat. Our snacks range consists of more than 50 products, including Nuggets, Burger Patties, Salami, Sausages, Paneer Pops, Crispy fried Chicken, Kebabs, Sweet Corn, and Green Peas, among others. Key Responsibilities: Supplier Management: Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers for raw materials and packaging; negotiate contracts and ensure compliance. Sourcing Strategy: Develop cost-effective, reliable, and innovative category strategies. Performance & Compliance: Track supplier KPIs, lead audits, and ensure regulatory and policy adherence. Analytics & Reporting: Analyze spend and trends; build dashboards using Excel, Power BI, or Tableau to support decisions. Sustainability & ESG: Integrate ESG goals into procurement; assess suppliers on sustainability metrics and lead improvement initiatives. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align with QA, Production, Finance, and Marketing to ensure smooth operations. Risk & Market Intelligence: Identify risks, monitor markets, and develop mitigation and negotiation strategies. Tech & Process Improvement: Use ERP tools (SAP, Oracle, Ariba) to automate and enhance procurement efficiency. Who are we looking for? Education: MBA in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related fields. Certifications (Desirable): Analytics certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate or sustainability-focused credentials. Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, preferably in the Food Processing or FMCG industry. Exposure to ESG/ sustainable projects is a plus. Ability to analyze market trends and make informed decisions. Demonstrate good analysis skills to make informed decisions. Key Skills: Strong in negotiation, analytics, and problem-solving Proficient in Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Ariba) Knowledge of ESG, sustainable and ethical sourcing practices Effective communicator with stakeholder and cross-functional collaboration skills. Adaptable team player with a cost-conscious, improvement-driven mindset. We are looking only for FEMALE candidates. Candidates should have an experience into Frozen food procurement or FMCG industries. What’s in it for you? Be an equal parent Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment No place for discrimination at Godrej Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy Community partnerships and advocacy Persons with Disability (PwD) care We are selfish about your wellness Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members Preventative healthcare support Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc. Uncapped sick leave Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements Digital and offline instant recognition platforms An inclusive Godrej Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you. We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognize merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members. If this sounds like a role for you, apply now! We look forward to meeting you. Show more Show less
