Overview

Manager – Direct Sourcing (Raw Materials) | Global Category Management – India

Location: Bangalore, India

Function: Global Product Sourcing

Experience: 10+ years | Individual Contributor + People Leader

Industry Exposure: Nutrition, FMCG, Food Ingredients, Pharma, Chemicals (preferred)

Why This Role Matters

This is a strategic, high‑impact category leadership role within a newly rebranded Global Product Sourcing organization. You will own regional direct spend categories across Flavours, Coatings, Food Chemicals, Vitamins, Minerals, Botanicals, and more — acting as the regional expert and decision driver for India.

You'll influence cost, innovation, supply continuity, compliance, and supplier capability, while partnering closely with R&D, Quality, Tech Ops, Regulatory, and Marketing teams globally.

What You'll Own

As Manager – Direct Sourcing (Raw Materials), you will:

Lead end‑to‑end category management for key raw material categories across India
Drive minimum 5% YoY cost savings / cost avoidance through HMM, localization, dual sourcing, and innovation
Be the single point of contact for supplier strategy, pricing, contracting, and long‑term agreements (OTIF‑based)
Partner deeply with R&D and Flavour Houses on cost‑effective, innovative flavour and ingredient solutions
Lead supplier innovation days, technology scouting, and site audits
Develop and execute multi‑year category strategies aligned to global objectives
Own supplier performance management (SRM), QBRs/HBRs, scorecards, and supplier development
Drive risk mitigation plans (capacity expansion to 200%, localization, forward cover)
Ensure FSSAI compliance in partnership with GRA and Quality teams
Publish category dashboards and present insights to regional and global leadership
Coach and develop 1–2 analysts in a matrix structure

What We're Looking For

Must‑Have Expertise

10+ years of procurement / sourcing experience
Minimum 7 years in Category Management or Strategic Sourcing
Strong exposure to raw materials / ingredients / direct spend
Proven track record of cost savings, supplier negotiations, and SRM
Experience influencing stakeholders in a matrix, global environment
Excellent contract negotiation and commercial acumen

Core Skills

Strategic sourcing & category planning
Supplier innovation & cost transformation
Contracting, risk mitigation & compliance
Strong analytical, stakeholder management & executive presence
Global mindset with cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, or related field

What Makes This Team Special

Part of a 50+ member global sourcing network
True global category ownership, not transactional buying
Strong focus on innovation, scale, and value creation
Opportunity to shape next‑generation sourcing strategies globally
High visibility role with cross‑functional and senior leadership exposure

Interested

If you thrive at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and execution, and enjoy building strong supplier ecosystems while delivering measurable business value, we'd love to connect.

Apply or refer someone who can make a global impact from India.

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Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Raw Materials)