Varun Beverages Limited/RJ Corp

Job Description : Indirect Procurement (Services,& Non-RM/PM Categories) Role: Manager/DGM - Indirect Purchasing Function: Supply Chain / Strategic Procurement Location: HO -Gurugram Reporting To: VP-ProcurementRole Scope:The incumbent will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the procurement of indirect materials and services, including consumables, utilities, IT, marketing services, plant services, logistics services, and facility management. The role requires strong cross-functional coordination with corresponding teams, engineering, finance, projects, and external vendors to ensure timely availability of goods and services at optimal cost, quality, and compliance with company policies. Key Responsibilities 1. Planning & Demand Management - Understand annual and monthly requirements for indirect categories based on AOP/business needs. - Consolidate demand across units/plants to improve negotiation leverage and optimize purchase cycles. - Develop sourcing calendars and procurement plans for AMC contracts, services, and consumables. - Share fortnightly updates on the progress of sourcing activities and risk areas. 2. Procurement & Sourcing Execution - Prepare RFQs, conduct techno-commercial evaluations, and finalize competitive vendor proposals. - Ensure cost optimization through strategic sourcing, benchmarking, and negotiation strategies. - Vendor identification, and timely PO issuance. - Manage end-to-end procurement for categories such as Marketing services, IT hardware/software, Transport/logistics, Facility management. 3. Vendor Management & Development - Build strong relationships with service providers and indirect suppliers. - Evaluate vendor performance through quality, delivery, adherence to SLAs, and service reliability. - Develop 2-3 new vendors annually to strengthen the supplier pool and mitigate risk. - Ensure vendor compliance with company policy, safety standards, and documentation requirements. 4. Contracting & Compliance - Coordinate with HO teams to prepare and execute service contracts, lease agreements,and AMCs. - Ensure timely contract renewals and adherence to terms, SLAs, and statutory requirements. - Ensure procurement governance and compliance with audit requirements. 5. Costing, Analytics & MIS - Track indirect procurement spends, cost savings, and category-level variances. - Prepare robust monthly MIS for management review including spend analysis, open PO status, and savings achieved. - Maintain vendor master, PR/PO tracking, and timely contract creation in SAP/ERP. - Support budget planning through data-driven insights and cost models. Education & Experience Requirements:- B.Tech / B.E. (Mechanical, Electrical, Production, Industrial Engineering, etc.) or MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain/Operations. - 6-8 years of experience in Indirect Procurement, MRO sourcing, Capex procurement, or services contracting in FMCG/manufacturing environments. Technical Skills:- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills. - Understanding of service agreements, and techno-commercial evaluation. - Proficiency in SAP / ERP procurement modules. - Ability to conduct spend analysis and develop cost-saving strategies. - Knowledge of compliance, taxation, and commercial terms. Behavioral Competencies:- Strong communication and stakeholder management. - High attention to detail, analytical mindset, and problem-solving capability. - Ability to handle multiple priorities under tight timelines. - Ownership-driven, proactive, and collaborative working style. Why This Role Matters:- This position supports strategic business growth. - The role provides high exposure to cross-functional teams and leadership forums. - Strong performance opens pathways to Regional Procurement, Category Management, and Strategic Sourcing leadership roles. (ref:iimjobs.com)