Supply Chain procurement Section Head

<p><u><u>Job Objective :</u></u></p>

<p>Lead and manage the end-to-end Procurement function across all categories, including Non-Food Materials, Agrochemicals, Fertilizers &amp; Nutrients, and E-Commerce Back-End Procurement. Ensure achievement of procurement budgets, secure strategic supplier agreements, maintain supplier compliance, and support business operations through effective sourcing, supplier development, and continuous market benchmarking.</p>

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<p><u>Key Responsibilities :</u></p>

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<li>strategic Leadership Lead and supervise the Procurement Team. Develop and implement the annual Procurement Strategy aligned with Supply Chain objectives. </li>

<li>Establish procurement policies, procedures, workflows, and approval cycles. </li>

<li>Ensure procurement activities support business growth and operational continuity.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Procurement &amp; Strategic Sourcing Oversee sourcing activities across all procurement categories.</li>

<li> Lead tendering processes and supplier selection. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and long-term agreements. Review and approve Purchase Orders (POs). Ensure compliance with procurement procedures and budgets.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Supplier Management &amp; Compliance Develop and expand the supplier database. Qualify and evaluate suppliers. Ensure suppliers maintain all required legal and quality certifications. Coordinate supplier audits with QA. </li>

<li>Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Budgeting &amp; Reporting Manage the annual procurement budget.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Monitor procurement spending against approved budgets. Review Procurement Plan vs. Actual reports. </li>

<li>Approve procurement performance reports. Analyze procurement performance and identify improvement opportunities. </li>

<li>&nbsp;Market Intelligence Monitor market trends. Attend supplier exhibitions and industry events. Identify new suppliers and sourcing opportunities. Benchmark prices and procurement practices. Recommend innovative procurement solutions.<br></li>

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<p><u><u>Qualifications ( No Compromise ) :&nbsp;</u></u></p>

<p><u><u>1- Technical Skills :</u></u></p>

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<li>&nbsp;Strong knowledge of Strategic Procurement and Category Management. Advanced supplier sourcing, qualification, and vendor relationship management. </li>

<li>Expertise in contract negotiation and contract lifecycle management. Strong understanding of procurement policies, governance, and compliance. Cost analysis, cost reduction, and value engineering techniques. </li>

<li>Budget planning and procurement financial analysis. Inventory management principles and supply planning collaboration. Knowledge of supplier audit processes and quality management systems. Strong understanding of import/export procurement and international sourcing. </li>

<li>Procurement risk assessment and business continuity planning<br></li>

<li>Minimum 10–15 years of progressive Procurement experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Previous experience in Food Manufacturing, FMCG, Frozen Foods (IQF), Fresh Produce, Agribusiness, Food Packaging, or Export-Oriented Manufacturing is highly preferred.</li>

<li>Proven experience managing procurement across multiple categories, including Raw Materials, Packaging Materials, Agrochemicals, Fertilizers, MRO, CAPEX, OPEX.</li>

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<p><u><u>2-Leadership &amp; Management Skills:</u></u></p>

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<li>&nbsp;Strategic thinking and business planning. </li>

<li>Team leadership, coaching, and performance management. </li>

<li>Decision-making under pressure. Cross-functional collaboration. Project management. </li>

<li>Change management. Delegation and accountability. Conflict resolution. </li>

<li>Resource planning and prioritization.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>

<li>Soft Skills Excellent negotiation and influencing skills. </li>

<li>Strong communication and presentation skills. </li>

<li>Analytical and problem-solving abilities. Critical thinking. </li>

<li>High attention to detail. Time management. </li>

<li>Relationship building. Adaptability and resilience. Customer-oriented mindset. Continuous improvement mindset.</li>

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