Procurement Head Jobs Opening in Seamless Speciality Food and Beverages at Nungambakkam, ChennaiLess

Job Title: Procurement Head Location: Tamil Nadu, Chennai (Nungambakkam) Experience: 3-10 years Industry: Import/Export, Food & Beverages / Manufacturing / FMCG Employment Type: Full-time About the Company: Seamless Speciality Groups (SSG) is a diversified conglomerate operating across multiple business verticals, including a dedicated Foods & Beverages division focused on the global import and export of instant foods, snacks, cereals, and both alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages. With its head office in Nungambakkam, Chennai, SSG leverages nearly four decades of experience in delivering quality, innovation and comprehensive solutions.  Role Overview: As Procurement Head you will lead the strategic sourcing and procurement function for SSG’s Food & Beverage import/export and manufacturing operations. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring uninterrupted supply, optimising cost, managing global supplier networks and aligning sourcing strategies to business growth and global market demands. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement robust procurement strategies tailored to import/export and manufacturing operations in the F&B domain. Lead vendor selection, negotiation and contract management with global suppliers, ensuring best terms for quality, delivery and cost. Drive continuous improvement in procurement spend, cost savings, supplier performance and supply-chain efficiency across categories. Collaborate with production, quality, logistics, export/import compliance, and finance teams to ensure seamless edge-to-edge supply operations. Monitor procurement KPIs, perform spend analytics, risk assessments, and provide actionable insights to senior management. Stay updated on market trends, commodity pricing, global sourcing opportunities and regulatory changes (customs, import/export, duty, tariffs). Establish procurement policies, standard operating procedures and best practices in alignment with SSG’s vision of quality and innovation. Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Commerce or related field; MBA preferred. 5 to 10 years of experience in procurement / sourcing / supply chain roles — preferably in import/export, FMCG, food & beverage manufacturing or global sourcing environments. Proven track record of strategic sourcing, cost optimisation, global vendor management, contract negotiation. Strong proficiency in MS Office (particularly Excel), ERP / procurement systems and data analytics. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams. Key Competencies: Strategic mindset with analytical decision-making and business acumen. Strong negotiation skills and supplier relationship management. Ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced global environment with multiple priorities. Process-oriented, results-driven, with a focus on cost control, risk mitigation and operational excellence. More information about this Procurement Head JobPlease go through the below FAQs to get all answers related to the given Procurement Head jobWhat are the job requirements to apply for this Procurement Head job position? Ans: A candidate must have a minimum of 3+ year experience as an Procurement Head What is the qualification for this job? Ans: The candidate can be a Graduate from any of the following: B.Pharm, B.F.Sc(Fisheries) What is the hiring Process of this job? Ans: The hiring process all depends on the company. Normally for an entry level, hiring the candidate has to go for Aptitude, GD (If they look for communication),Technical test and face to face interviews.This Procurement Head is a work from home job? Ans: No ,its not a Work from Home Job. How many job vacancies are opening for the Procurement Head position? Ans: There are immediate 1 job openings for Procurement Head in our Organisation. B.Pharm, B.F.Sc(Fisheries)