DGM Indirect Procurement

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Deputy General Manager – Indirect Procurement

Godrej Industries Limited – Chemicals

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Job Title: Deputy General Manager – Indirect Procurement

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Function: Sourcing

Business: Godrej Industries Limited – Chemicals

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.

https://www.godrejindustries.com/

About Godrej Industries Limited (Chemicals)

Godrej Industries Limited (Chemicals Division) is one of the oldest businesses of the Godrej Industries Group with a rich legacy and a pioneering presence in the Chemical Industry. We proactively collaborate with our partners to create sustainable solutions in the Oleochemicals, Derivatives and Surfactants market.

https://www.godrejchemicals.com/

About the role

You will be responsible for leading and optimising the organisation’s indirect spending across multiple manufacturing sites. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in driving cost reduction, process improvement, and supplier relationship management. The successful candidate will manage a team of 8-10 professionals and oversee an annual indirect spend of INR 200-300 crores.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive indirect procurement strategy aligned with business objectives

• Team management: Build and lead a high-performing procurement team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

• Spend management: Conduct in-depth spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to optimize indirect spend

• Category management: Develop and execute category management strategies for key indirect spend categories including MRO, Capex, and services

• Supplier relationship management: Build strong partnerships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality, and cost-effectiveness

• Process improvement: Implement efficient procurement processes, including e-procurement, to streamline operations and reduce cycle times

• Inventory optimization: Implement strategies to optimize inventory levels, reduce carrying costs, improve inventory turnover, and maximize the value of surplus spares through effective sales or disposal

• Capex management:
• Oversee the procurement of capital expenditure items
• Ensure timely delivery, cost control, and adherence to industry best practices such as total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, life cycle cost analysis, return on investment (ROI) calculations, and risk assessment
• Stay updated on the latest innovations in oleo-chemistry equipment and machinery
• Identify and implement global best practices to enhance productivity and energy efficiency
• Collaborate closely with production excellence and project teams to align capex investments with operational needs and strategic goals

• Cost reduction: Achieve agreed-upon saving targets through the implementation of various strategic levers such as spend analysis, category management, supplier rationalisation, cost reduction projects and value engineering

• Vendor development: Identify and develop new suppliers, including OEMs, to enhance supply chain resilience and leverage market opportunities
• Safety stock management: Collaborate with vendors to establish safety stock levels for critical Maintenance, Repair and Operation (MRO) items to minimise stockouts

• Lead time reduction: Implement strategies to achieve zero lead times for critical MRO items through improved forecasting, supplier collaboration, and expedited delivery options

• Service and quality: Establish and maintain stringent service level agreements (SLAs) with suppliers, focusing on best-in-class performance

• Vendor database: Build and maintain a comprehensive database of MRO, Capex, contractors, and service providers, including performance metrics and evaluation criteria
• Service Level Agreement (SLA) management: Ensure all SLAs are regularly reviewed, updated, and enforced to maintain optimal supplier performance
  
  
• Performance management: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and track performance against targets to measure success
  
  
• Digital transformation: Lead the implementation of digital procurement tools and technologies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve decision-making
• Risk management: Develop and implement a robust risk management framework to identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks
• Sustainability: Integrate sustainability principles into procurement processes, including supplier evaluations, sourcing decisions, and promoting circular economy practices for non-moving spares

• Financial management: Oversee the development and management of procurement budgets, ensuring cost-effective sourcing and spending within allocated limits
  
  
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies related to procurement
• Waste management: Develop and implement strategies to minimize waste generation and maximize the value recovery from scrap materials through effective disposal or recycling channels

• Vendor management: Conduct thorough financial and capability due diligence on existing and potential suppliers. Implement a robust vendor rating system

• Safety audits: Oversee regular safety audits of supplier facilities to ensure compliance with safety standards and mitigate risks

Who are we looking for?

Education:

Advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field

Experience:

Minimum 15 - 20 years of experience in indirect procurement, with at least 5 years in a leadership role

Skills:

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Change management and adaptability
• Results-oriented and customer-focused
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning systems and procurement software
• Well-versed in industry-specific best practices related to capex management, including regulatory compliance, technology adoption, strategic sourcing, and supply chain resilience

What’s in it for you?

Be an equal parent

Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners

6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers

2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers

Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy

Community partnerships and advocacy

Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We are selfish about your wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members

Preventative healthcare support

Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.

Uncapped sick leave

Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Digital and offline instant recognition platforms.

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now! We look forward to meeting you.