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Indirect Procurement Lead

International Permanent View Job Description
This role involves leading indirect procurement for a social impact organization, focusing on categories like gifting and packaging. It offers strategic ownership, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration to support high-impact CSR initiatives.
  • Collaborate with diverse teams gaining broad organizational visibility
  • Lead procurement for high-visibility categories

About Our Client

The organization is a social impact initiative focused on addressing hunger and food insecurity across India. It operates large-scale donation and distribution campaigns, collaborating with partners and volunteers to deliver meals and essential supplies to underserved communities.

Job Description

  • Category Ownership: Lead procurement for indirect categories such as gifting, packaging, logistics, and event-related supplies.
  • Vendor Management: Identify, onboard, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, timely delivery, and ethical sourcing.
  • Strategic Sourcing: Drive cost optimization and value creation through competitive sourcing and alternate vendor development.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with CSR, finance, and operations teams to align procurement with campaign and program needs.
  • Market Intelligence: Track trends in gifting and packaging to recommend innovative and cost-effective solutions.
  • Contracting & Negotiation: Negotiate contracts and service agreements ensuring compliance with internal policies and CSR standards.
  • Process & Compliance: Ensure procurement activities follow organizational SOPs and maintain documentation for audits and reporting.
  • Reporting & Analysis: Monitor procurement KPIs, prepare MIS reports, and support data-driven decision-making.

The Successful Applicant

  • Experience: 6-10 years in indirect procurement, preferably in FMCG, retail, or CSR-related domains.
  • Category Expertise: Proven track record in sourcing gifting items, packaging materials, and other non-core categories.
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop category strategies, drive cost savings, and manage vendor relationships.
  • Stakeholder Management: Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams including finance, CSR, and operations.
  • Ethical & Compliance Focus: Familiarity with procurement policies, documentation standards, and audit readiness.
  • Analytical Skills: Proficient in using data to track KPIs, generate reports, and support decision-making.
  • Purpose-Driven Mindset: Passion for contributing to social impact through efficient and responsible sourcing.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary package based on experience and skills.
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
  • Exposure to challenging procurement projects.



If you are looking for a rewarding career in Gurugram, apply now to become a Indirect Procurement Lead and contribute to impactful procurement strategies.

Quote job ref
JN-092025-6842007

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Procurement Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
International
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-092025-6842007

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