Raw Materials Procurement Manager

Job description:

What youll get to do

➢ Spend analysis for allocated categories-Consolidation of demand/requirements across business lines.

➢ Keeps abreast with supplier market trends, innovations to identify changes in balance in buyer-supplier power.

 ➢ Develops strategic supplier base for the assigned categories which creates a sustainable competitive advantage.

➢ Work closely with R&D teams to identify and arrange raw materials for new product development.

➢ Defines and implements category strategies (raw materials) in close alignment with the Procurement Head.

➢ Develops yearly negotiation calendar and conducts price discovery exercises.

➢ Executes sourcing processes- sends RFI/RFQ, conducts auctions, leads price negotiations and finalizes contracts.

➢ Utilizes multiple sourcing levers (Supplier costing, value engineering, consolidation etc.) to extract maximum value (price, quality and timeliness). Ensures TCO comparison for all purchases.

➢ Updates/maintains legal frame/rate contracts (contract management).

➢ Responsible for supplier management processes (e.g. qualification, selection, evaluation, development, classification).

➢ Conduct supplier evaluations to develop the best suppliers and ensure transparency.

➢ Support compliance with relevant legal obligations relating to the goods, services or works to be purchased, e.g. environmental/health and safety legislation.

➢ Identify and execute the cost improvement projects (CIP) to meet sourcing annual targets. 

➢ Bachelor’s/Master’s degree with Minimum 5 years of experience in a Procurement / strategic sourcing role(s), preferably in skincare , beauty , personal care or FMCG sector

➢ Good understanding of strategic sourcing practices, experience in running e-rfx, e-auctions (preferable)

➢ Good understanding of supplier market landscape

➢ Good knowledge of MS-Excel

➢ Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• An entrepreneurial, creative and welcoming work culture
• A range of learning and development opportunities
• An international company with plenty of opportunities to grow
• A competitive compensation & benefits package

Results-driven procurement professional with 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and category strategy development. Skilled in spend analysis, demand consolidation, and cost optimization through advanced sourcing levers like e-RFx, e-auctions, and value engineering. Proven ability to build strategic supplier bases, negotiate competitive contracts, and ensure compliance with legal and sustainability standards. Adept at collaborating with R&D for new product development and driving cost improvement projects (CIP) to achieve annual savings targets. Strong analytical skills with expertise in MS Excel, market trend analysis, and supplier evaluation to deliver maximum value across price, quality, and timeliness.

• Dynamic Work Environment: Be part of a fast-growing premium skincare brand with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability.
• Strategic Impact: Opportunity to shape category strategies and supplier relationships that drive competitive advantage.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, Procurement Head, and leadership teams on new product development and sourcing excellence.
• Professional Growth: Exposure to advanced sourcing practices, e-auctions, and cost optimization projects in the FMCG/personal care sector.

• Empowering Culture: A workplace that values transparency, compliance, and continuous improvement.