Senior Executive Procurement

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Designation – Senior Executive - Procurement

Godrej Foods Limited

Mumbai, India.

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Job Title:
Senior Executive - Procurement

Job Type:
Permanent, Full-time

Function:
Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Business:
Godrej Foods Limited

Location:
Mumbai, India

Godrej Agrovet Limited

Godrej Agrovet Limited is a diversified, Research Development focused Agri business Company, dedicated to improving the productivity of Indian farmers by innovating products and services that sustainably increase crop and livestock yields. GAVL holds leading market positions in the different businesses in which it operates Animal Feed, Crop Protection, Oil Palm, Dairy and Poultry and Processed Foods.

Godrej Foods Limited

Godrej Foods Limited (formerly known as Godrej Tyson Food Limited) is wholly owned subsidiary of Godrej Agrovet Limited. Godrej Foods offers great tasting, safe and affordable protein products through household favorites like
Real Good Chicken
and
Yummiez
. We cater to India's expanding food industry, quick service restaurants, and the universe of modern retailers, with innovative food solutions at world class standards, customized for local tastes. We even offer some iconic Indian food items and bring a restaurant like experience to your home, at affordable prices.

Godrej Yummiez offers a range of frozen vegetarian and non-vegetarian ready to cook products. Our range is very aptly called Ghar Ka Fast Food. But, it is tastier and healthier than the fast food options available outside and easy to prepare at home. Our products are frozen with the method of IQF freezing that keeps them fresh and nutritious. Our diverse portfolio allows you to have a full meal option with the newly launched range of Tikkas, Heat Eat. Our snacks range consists of more than 50 products, including Nuggets, Burger Patties, Salami, Sausages, Paneer Pops, Crispy fried Chicken, Kebabs, Sweet Corn, and Green Peas, among others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supplier Management:
  Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers for raw materials and packaging; negotiate contracts and ensure compliance.
• Sourcing Strategy:
  Develop cost-effective, reliable, and innovative category strategies.
• Performance & Compliance:
  Track supplier KPIs, lead audits, and ensure regulatory and policy adherence.
• Analytics & Reporting:
  Analyze spend and trends; build dashboards using Excel, Power BI, or Tableau to support decisions.
• Sustainability & ESG:
  Integrate ESG goals into procurement; assess suppliers on sustainability metrics and lead improvement initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  Align with QA, Production, Finance, and Marketing to ensure smooth operations.
• Risk & Market Intelligence:
  Identify risks, monitor markets, and develop mitigation and negotiation strategies.
• Tech & Process Improvement:
  Use ERP tools (SAP, Oracle, Ariba) to automate and enhance procurement efficiency.

Who are we looking for?

Education:

• MBA in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related fields.
• Certifications (Desirable):
• Analytics certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate or sustainability-focused credentials.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, preferably in the Food Processing or FMCG industry.
• Exposure to ESG/ sustainable projects is a plus.
• Ability to analyze market trends and make informed decisions.
• Demonstrate good analysis skills to make informed decisions.

Key Skills:

• Strong in negotiation, analytics, and problem-solving
• Proficient in Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Ariba)
• Knowledge of ESG, sustainable and ethical sourcing practices
• Effective communicator with stakeholder and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Adaptable team player with a cost-conscious, improvement-driven mindset.
• Experience in
  hardware, engineering items, electrical items, and machine procurement
  , specifically those related to
  food production equipment
  for
  factories
  &
  someone from food processing industry with both direct & indirect procurement experience.
• Require someone with CAPEX procurement experience.

What's in it for you?

Be an equal parent

Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners

• 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
• 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy

Community partnerships and advocacy

Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We are selfish about your wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members

Preventative healthcare support

Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.

Uncapped sick leave

Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Digital and offline instant recognition platforms

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It's not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognize merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now

We look forward to meeting you.