Vice President

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 15 years

Location: Hyderabad

JobType: full-time

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and visionary professional to lead our Supply Chain Management function, with a strong emphasis on sourcing and procurement of herbal and organic ingredients. This role will be pivotal in shaping and executing strategies that support the company's ambitious growth trajectory. The ideal candidate will drive cost-effective procurement, build resilient supplier networks, lead sustainable sourcing initiatives, and ensure seamless alignment with production and quality functions.

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced and visionary professional to lead our Supply Chain Management function, with a strong emphasis on sourcing and procurement of herbal and organic ingredients. This role will be pivotal in shaping and executing strategies that support the company's ambitious growth trajectory. The ideal candidate will drive cost-effective procurement, build resilient supplier networks, lead sustainable sourcing initiatives, and ensure seamless alignment with production and quality functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement:

• Lead end-to-end procurement operations for herbal raw materials, organic ingredients, and consumables across domestic and international markets.
• Develop and execute annual procurement plans aligned with organizational growth and business objectives.
• Establish long-term partnerships and negotiate contracts to ensure cost stability, quality consistency, and supply security.

Supplier & Farmer Network Development:

• Identify and onboard a reliable network of suppliers, traders, and partners.
• Build strong strategic alliances with herbal ingredient vendors.
• Design and implement farmer engagement programs to boost the cultivation of botanicals, medicinal, and rare herbs.
• Champion sustainable and organic farming practices in alignment with global standards and organizational values.

Cost Optimization & Budgetary Control:

• Drive cost-efficiency initiatives throughout the procurement process to improve profitability.
• Monitor and control sourcing activities to align with budget targets.
• Explore alternative sourcing options and ingredient substitutes to diversify supply risk.

Operational Efficiency & Supply Chain Agility:

• Collaborate closely with R&D, production, quality assurance, and warehousing to maintain an agile and responsive supply chain.
• Leverage technology and tools such as procurement automation, demand forecasting, and supplier performance tracking systems.
• Lead key supply chain projects, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and measurable business impact.

Compliance & Certification:

• Ensure adherence to domestic and international sourcing regulations, including GMP, traceability, and organic certification standards.
• Oversee documentation and readiness for audits, export compliance, and global market access.

Candidate Profile:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Botany, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• MBA or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain Management is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in procurement and supply chain, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role in nutraceuticals, herbal, agri-processing, or related industries.
• Proven expertise in large-scale procurement, supplier development, and cost optimization.
• Familiarity with organic certification processes and sustainability standards is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Strong negotiation, leadership, and analytical capabilities.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to lead change and manage scale-up operations.
• Deep understanding of global and domestic supply chain practices in the herbal and nutraceutical sectors.

Keywords: SCM, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Global Supply Chain, Herbal Ingredients, Organic Procurement, Sustainable Sourcing