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Job Title: General Manager – Procurement (Biscuit & Bakery)Location: DhulagarhReporting To: VP-Supply Chain & ProcurementRole OverviewThe General Manager – Procurement will lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement strategy for a high-growth biscuit and bakery business. The role carries full accountability for cost optimization, supply continuity, quality assurance, and governance across critical raw material and packaging categories.This position plays a strategic role in strengthening margin resilience, mitigating commodity risk, ensuring food safety compliance, and building a future-ready procurement organization capable of supporting multi-plant, national-scale operations.Key Responsibilities1. Procurement Strategy & Category ManagementDevelop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with business growth, cost, quality, and service objectives.Lead sourcing across key categories including:Flour and wheat derivativesSugarEdible oils and specialty fatsCocoa / chocolateDairy inputsFlavours, emulsifiers, leavening agentsPackaging materials (flexibles, laminates, cartons, trays, films)Build long-term category roadmaps incorporating alternate sourcing and risk mitigation strategies.2. Supplier Management & Risk MitigationDevelop and manage a robust supplier ecosystem including qualification, audits, performance reviews, and rationalization.Establish structured supplier scorecards covering cost, OTIF, quality, compliance, and service.Negotiate commercial contracts and service-level agreements.Drive dual/multi-sourcing and business continuity planning.Manage import sourcing and commodity hedging exposure where applicable.3. Cost Leadership & Working Capital OptimizationDeliver structured cost reduction initiatives through:Should-cost modellingRFx and e-auctionsValue engineeringAlternate specificationsOptimize working capital through improved payment terms, VMI models, and inventory management.Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach across categories.4. Quality, Compliance & GovernancePartner with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing to finalize specifications and shelf-life standards.Ensure compliance with regulatory and food safety standards (FSSAI, HACCP, ISO 22000).Own procurement governance, policies, delegation of authority (DOA), and audit readiness.Champion ESG initiatives including sustainable sourcing and recyclable packaging adoption.5. Digital & Process ExcellenceLeverage ERP platforms (SAP MM / Oracle / Ariba / Coupa) to enhance procurement efficiency.Implement spend analytics and reporting dashboards for decision support.Institutionalize structured sourcing processes and governance frameworks.6. Team Leadership & Capability BuildingLead and mentor a high-performing procurement team across categories and manufacturing locations.Develop succession strength and functional capability.Foster a culture of accountability, data-driven decisions, and commercial excellence.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Annual cost savings and P&L impactPrice variance vs benchmarkTotal Cost of Ownership improvementSupplier OTIF and quality incident reductionContract coverage and spend under managementPayment term optimizationRaw material inventory daysAudit and compliance scoreQualifications & ExperienceMBA / PGDM in Supply Chain / Operations / Finance or equivalent.10–12 years of overall experience with at least 5+ years leading procurement in Food / Biscuit / Bakery / FMCG manufacturing.Deep expertise in agri-commodities, ingredients, and packaging procurement.Exposure to import sourcing and commodity hedging is preferred.Strong commercial negotiation and contract management capability.Hands-on experience with ERP systems and spend analytics tools.Key CompetenciesStrategic thinking with strong execution capabilityCommercial acumen and negotiation strengthRisk management mindsetStakeholder management and cross-functional collaborationLeadership and team development capabilityGovernance orientation with high integrity