Senior Executive Procurement Research & Operations

Job Title: Executive/Sr Executive – Procurement Research & Operations. Department: Central Buying Organization (CBO)Location: HO – MumbaiReports To: General Manager - CBOJob Purpose:The role would be part of Central Buying Organization (CBO) in Animal Feed Business of Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL). CBO procures more than 1.5 MMT of Agri Products for multiple businesses of GAVL.The primary objective of the role would be to support procurement strategy and execution through robust data analytics, market intelligence, reporting, and cross-functional coordination. The incumbent will play a key role in enabling data-driven decision-making and driving efficiency across procurement processes. The role would play a pivotal role in helping procurement function navigate commodity volatility and make informed purchasing decisions. Agri Products are highly volatile in terms of prices and availability. Hence, accuracy and timeliness are highly critical in this roleKey Responsibilities:1. Data Collection & AnalysisCollect, structure, and analyze procurement, supplier, and market data to support strategic sourcing and category management.Deliver data-backed insights to aid cost optimization, supplier evaluation, and risk management.2. Market Intelligence & Trend MonitoringConduct secondary research and collaborate with business and procurement teams to gather market intelligence.Track commodity pricing, industry trends, and supply dynamics to provide forward-looking inputs for procurement planning.3. Performance ReportingPrepare and publish regular dashboards and reports on category performance, cost trends, operational resources efficiency and key procurement metrics.Ensure accuracy and timeliness of reporting for internal stakeholders and leadership reviews.4. Analytical Presentation DevelopmentTranslate complex data and analytics into clear, actionable insights through well-structured presentations.Prepare presentations on fundamental analysis on key commodities to aid short term and long term decision makingSupport internal business reviews and strategy discussions with meaningful visuals and summaries.5. Project Monitoring & Regional CoordinationMaintaining up to date execution status of key procurement initiatives across regions and categories.Act as a key enabler between central and regional teams, ensuring alignment on timelines, priorities, and outcomes.6. Procurement Dashboard AnalyticsUtilize SAP, Mobile apps, Power BI and other digital tools to review and analyze category dashboards.Engage with buying team members to review and generate insights to drive and take follow-up actions on identified areas of concern or opportunity.Key Skills and Competencies:Advanced skills in MS Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, Power Query, Macros)Experience in Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization platformsWorking knowledge of ERP systems (SAP-MM, Tally, Oracle, or similar)Understanding of procurement processes, spend analysis, and cost structuresStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsHigh attention to detail and ability to work under time-sensitive monthly/annual closure cycles and quick turn around on need based management reportingEducational Qualification:Graduate in Commerce, Engineering, Statistics, or related fieldManagement education in Supply Chain Mgmt / Operations / Business Analytics (preferred)Preferred Background:2-6 years in Procurement MIS, Reporting, or Analytics roles with agro commodities experience.Experience of working in Procurement function with exposure to cross functional environment to ensure data consolidation from various touchpoints to generate meaningful insightsBackground in sourcing-intensive industries such as commodities trading, manufacturing, agri-business, automobiles, FMCG, or Pharma etc.

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