Deputy General Manager-Procurement

Greetings from Synergy Resource Solutions  ( ), a leading HR Consultancy firm & Career Guide for Professionals like you. We are hiring for one of our leading clients. Client:  A Leading D2C baby product brand  was founded in 2014 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Company is having annual turnover of around 200 Crs & employee strength of 200 employees & they are providing international safety standard certified bay products by their e-commerce website & online market platforms like Amazon, Flipkart & other leading online & offline platforms.  Job Title  -  Deputy General Manager-Procurement Working days and timings  - 9.30 am to 6.30 pm (2nd & 4th Saturday off) Location  - Ahmedabad HO Experience : - 15+years (10-14 years of procurement experience in manufacturing (plastics, injection moulding, auto, or baby products) Qualification -  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering. CTC: - per month Key Responsibilities 1. Category Procurement & Planning Own the procurement of plastic resins, moulded components, hardware, packaging, and consumables across categories. Plan monthly and quarterly material procurement schedules based on production forecasts. Ensure on-time delivery of all critical components to support moulding and assembly lines. 2. Vendor Development & Negotiation Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors for injection moulding, mould fabrication, and sub-assemblies. Negotiate commercial terms, MOQs, and annual price contracts. Conduct vendor audits and track cost, quality, and delivery performance. Develop secondary/backup suppliers for critical components. 3. Tooling & Mould Procurement Coordination Manage procurement of new moulds and tools — from RFQ to PO, vendor monitoring, and trial approvals. Coordinate with Product Development, Tool Room, and Quality for tooling changes and validation. Maintain a master tracker for moulds, including life cycles, revisions, and ownership records. 4. Cost Optimization & MIS Execute cost-reduction projects through re-engineering, alternate sourcing, and localization. Analyze spend data, variance vs. budgets, and procurement KPIs for management review. Prepare weekly and monthly MIS dashboards for procurement progress, savings, and risk items. 5. Team & Process Management Supervise a small team of buyers/executives ensuring adherence to SOPs and system hygiene (ERP). Train team members on vendor management, documentation, and technical sourcing. Collaborate closely with Planning, QA, Finance, and Operations for smooth process flow. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering. MBA / PGD in Supply Chain or Materials preferred. 10-14 years of procurement experience in manufacturing (plastics, injection moulding, auto, or baby products). Strong technical understanding of resins, moulds, and tooling processes. Key Skills Category management & strategic sourcing Tooling and new product procurement Cost negotiation & supplier development Data analysis and reporting (Excel / Power BI) Vendor audit & compliance handling Cross-functional coordination Behavioral Traits Hands-on and highly accountable Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills Strong planning and prioritization Calm under pressure with solution-driven mindset Collaborative leadership Performance Metrics Cost reduction achieved (vs. plan) Supplier on-time delivery % Mould/tool procurement lead-time adherence Alternate vendor ratio Inventory turns & PO accuracy Internal stakeholder satisfaction score  Benefits for their employees: - Mediclaim for employee along with spouse and child (upto 2) Personal accidental Insurance of employee No sandwich leave policy flexible working hours Performance Bonus to Best performers in every quarter Paid Maternal & Paternal leaves Yearly performance appraisal All perks and Leaves are given from the day of joining , no restrictions during probation period Fun employee engagement activities every month CSR activities done on monthly basis Employee Birthday and Work Anniversary Celebrations Employee friendly culture to encourage good work life balance If your profile is matching with requirement & if you are interested for this job, please share your updated resume with details of your present salary, expectations & notice period