RM Procurement

Zydus Wellness, an FMCG leader, develops, manufactures, and markets health and wellness products, integrating healthcare, skincare, and nutrition. Founded in 1988 with Sugar Free, India’s first zero-calorie sugar replacement, it now manages seven global brands, including Complan, Glucon-D, Everyuth, and Nutralite. The company serves over 50 million families and supports more than 90,000 dairy farmers and 2,000 MSMEs.

With a focus on research, quality, and innovation, Zydus Wellness operates on core pillars of manufacturing integrity and supply chain efficiency. Headquartered in Ahmedabad and Mumbai, it runs four manufacturing facilities across India and eight co-packing facilities in India, Oman, and New Zealand. Listed on the Bombay and National Stock Exchanges, Zydus Wellness is led by Chairman Dr. Sharvil Patel and CEO Tarun Arora, serving customers in over 25 countries across three continents.

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RM Procurement

Functional Reporting: Head - RM& Indirect Procurement

Administrative Reporting: Head - RM& Indirect Procurement

Location: Ahmedabad

Role Purpose:

· Responsible for the execution of key initiatives related to Agri Raw material, Flavours & fragrances & organic /inrganic chemicals procurement operations and sourcing

· Responsibile for Raw material pocurement for all NPD’s and meeting internal and external stakeholder requirements

Key Accountabilities/ Responsibilities

Financial

· Optimize procurement costs through strategic sourcing, price forecasting, and supplier negotiations for raw materials.

· Execute cost reduction initiatives, including value engineering projects and spend analysis.

· Ensure cost and volume optimization to align with budgeted procurement targets.

Customer

· Collaborate with internal teams such as R&D, Marketing, and QA to ensure raw material availability for new product development and market launches.

· Ensure timely delivery and consistent quality of raw materials, maintaining uninterrupted production and customer satisfaction.

Process

· Oversee material planning and scheduling for raw materials, particularly for seasonal products, to ensure supply continuity and adherence to inventory norms.

· Implement supplier audits and quality issue resolution processes, working closely with QA to maintain high-quality standards.

· Manage supplier performance through regular evaluations and audits, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and quality requirements.

People

· Foster strong relationships with suppliers, focusing on strategic partnership development and supplier improvement plans.

· Collaborate with R&D and cross-functional teams to identify and develop new suppliers and innovative materials that meet business needs.

Key Deliverables

· Achieve cost savings targets through strategic sourcing and value engineering projects.

· Maintain uninterrupted supply of key raw materials while adhering to budgeted costs and quality standards.

· Successfully manage supplier relationships, ensuring continuous performance improvements and adherence to compliance standards.

Key Interactions:

Internal

Finance

1. Vendor development – technical aspects

2. Cost and compliance

3. Coordination of planning and downward supply chain activites

R&D, Other teams of Supply Chain

External

External vendors/trade partners

1. Purchase

2. Data gathering and network

Key Dimensions:

Team

· Direct Reports - NA

Role Requirements

Educational Qualifications

· Master’s in supply chain management tier 1 or 2

Experience (Type & Nature)

· 5-8 years of experience procurement of raw materials – Agri commodities / chemicals / flavours / milk & milk derivatives / sugar etc.

Skills & Technical Competencies

· Understanding of Ingredients procurement process in FMCG

· Understanding Imports process for food products

· Understanding new product/formulation development in FMCG

· Understanding of Business Fundamentals

· SAP

· Integrity

· Stakeholder Management

· Effective Communication

· Analytical ability, Logical thinking

Behavioral Competencies

· Zydus Neev Behavioural Competency Framework

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