Vice President - Supply Chain Management

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Role Overview:

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement:

• Lead end-to-end procurement operations for herbal raw materials, organic ingredients, and consumables across domestic and international markets.
• Develop and execute annual procurement plans aligned with organizational growth and business objectives.
• Establish long-term partnerships and negotiate contracts to ensure cost stability, quality consistency, and supply security.
  

Supplier & Farmer Network Development:

• Identify and onboard a reliable network of suppliers, traders, and partners.
• Build strong strategic alliances with herbal ingredient vendors.
• Design and implement farmer engagement programs to boost the cultivation of botanicals, medicinal, and rare herbs.
• Champion sustainable and organic farming practices in alignment with global standards and organizational values.
  

Cost Optimization & Budgetary Control:

• Drive cost-efficiency initiatives throughout the procurement process to improve profitability.
• Monitor and control sourcing activities to align with budget targets.
• Explore alternative sourcing options and ingredient substitutes to diversify supply risk.
  

Operational Efficiency & Supply Chain Agility:

• Collaborate closely with R&D, production, quality assurance, and warehousing to maintain an agile and responsive supply chain.
• Leverage technology and tools such as procurement automation, demand forecasting, and supplier performance tracking systems.
• Lead key supply chain projects, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and measurable business impact.
  

Compliance & Certification:

• Ensure adherence to domestic and international sourcing regulations, including GMP, traceability, and organic certification standards.
• Oversee documentation and readiness for audits, export compliance, and global market access.
  

Candidate Profile:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Botany, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• MBA or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain Management is preferred.
  

Experience:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in procurement and supply chain, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role in nutraceuticals, herbal, agri-processing, or related industries.
• Proven expertise in large-scale procurement, supplier development, and cost optimization.
• Familiarity with organic certification processes and sustainability standards is highly desirable.
  

Skills:

• Strong negotiation, leadership, and analytical capabilities.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to lead change and manage scale-up operations.
• Deep understanding of global and domestic supply chain practices in the herbal and nutraceutical sectors.
  

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