Raw Materials Strategic Sourcing Manager
Job Description
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
About the Role
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 .
Responsibilities
- 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
- Act as 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 and innovative ingredient solutions
- Lead supplier innovation days, technology scouting, and site audits
- Develop and execute multi‑year category strategies aligned with global objectives
- Own supplier performance management (SRM), QBRs/HBRs, scorecards, and supplier development
- Drive risk mitigation plans (capacity expansion, 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
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
Required Skills
- 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 in cost savings, supplier negotiations, and SRM
- Experience influencing stakeholders in a matrix, global environment
- Strong contract negotiation and commercial acumen
Preferred Skills
- Strategic sourcing & category planning
- Supplier innovation & cost transformation
- Contracting, risk mitigation & compliance
- Strong analytical skills, stakeholder management & executive presence
- Global mindset with cultural sensitivity
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 .
