Manager/Assistant Manager - Cycles & Procurement (Indirect)

As a Procurement Manager at Danone India, your role is crucial in leading and executing procurement cycles across various categories such as marketing, media, printing, CSR, and indirect categories. Your responsibilities will include spearheading sourcing, developing category strategies, managing the RFQ process, establishing and maintaining supplier relationships, preparing spend data analyses, managing complex projects, and more. • *Key Responsibilities:** - Spearhead sourcing of a portfolio of indirect categories - Develop category strategies, including market analysis - Manage the RFQ process (e RFQ and offline) - Establish and maintain supplier relationships and facilitate periodic business reviews - Prepare analyses of spend data, category supplier bases, and cost models - Manage complex projects from conception through implementation • *Qualifications Required:** - MBA or PGDM in relevant specialization preferred • *Required Skills:** - Procurement Operations - Vendor Management - ERP Implementation - Cost & Resource Optimization - Inventory Management - Logistics Coordination - Compliance - Analytical Skills - IT Skills - Cross Functional Stakeholder Management • *Preferred Skills:** - Minimum 4-5 years of relevant work experience Danone Group is a global leader in food and beverages, focusing on Essential Dairy and Plant-based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition. With a mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible, Danone operates in India as Nutricia International Pvt. Ltd, catering to nutrition products for various age groups. As a Great Place To Work certified organization, Danone India is committed to creating a workplace where employees can contribute meaningfully, grow professionally, and feel a true sense of belonging. For more information about Careers at Danone India, you can visit Danone Careers. As a Procurement Manager at Danone India, your role is crucial in leading and executing procurement cycles across various categories such as marketing, media, printing, CSR, and indirect categories. Your responsibilities will include spearheading sourcing, developing category strategies, managing the RFQ process, establishing and maintaining supplier relationships, preparing spend data analyses, managing complex projects, and more. • *Key Responsibilities:** - Spearhead sourcing of a portfolio of indirect categories - Develop category strategies, including market analysis - Manage the RFQ process (e RFQ and offline) - Establish and maintain supplier relationships and facilitate periodic business reviews - Prepare analyses of spend data, category supplier bases, and cost models - Manage complex projects from conception through implementation • *Qualifications Required:** - MBA or PGDM in relevant specialization preferred • *Required Skills:** - Procurement Operations - Vendor Management - ERP Implementation - Cost & Resource Optimization - Inventory Management - Logistics Coordination - Compliance - Analytical Skills - IT Skills - Cross Functional Stakeholder Management • *Preferred Skills:** - Minimum 4-5 years of relevant work experience Danone Group is a global leader in food and beverages, focusing on Essential Dairy and Plant-based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition. With a mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible, Danone operates in India as Nutricia International Pvt. Ltd, catering to nutrition products for various age groups. As a Great Place To Work certified organization, Danone India is committed to creating a workplace where employees can contribute meaningfully, grow professionally, and feel a true sense of belonging. For more information about Careers at Danone India, you can visit Danone Careers.