Deputy General Manager-Procurement

Synergy Resource Solutions; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 15,00,000 - 20,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy is hiring a Deputy General Manager-Procurement for a D2C baby product brand in Ahmedabad. The role requires 15+ years of procurement experience, with responsibilities including vendor development, cost optimization, and team management. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and possess a strong technical background in manufacturing. Attractive benefits are offered, including insurance and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Mediclaim for employee and family

Personal accidental insurance

No sandwich leave policy

Flexible working hours

Quarterly performance bonuses

Paid maternity & paternal leaves

Yearly performance appraisal

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in procurement, specifically in manufacturing.
• Strong technical understanding of resins, moulds, and tooling processes.

Responsibilities

• Own the procurement of plastic resins and packaging.
• Identify and onboard vendors for injection moulding.
• Manage procurement coordination for new moulds and tools.
• Execute cost-reduction projects and analyze spend data.
• Supervise a team of buyers and ensure adherence to procedures.

Skills

Category management & strategic sourcing

Tooling and new product procurement

Cost negotiation & supplier development

Data analysis and reporting (Excel / Power BI)

Vendor audit & compliance handling

Cross-functional coordination

Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering

MBA / PGD in Supply Chain or Materials preferred

Job description

Greetings from Synergy Resource Solutions, a leading HR Consultancy firm & Career Guide for Professionals like you. We are hiring for one of our leading clients.

Client: A Leading D2C baby product brand founded in 2014 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The company has an annual turnover of around 200 Crs, employee strength of 200 and offers internationally safety standard certified baby products via e-commerce and platforms such as Amazon and Flipkart.

Job Title: Deputy General Manager-Procurement

Working days and timings: 9.30 am to 6.30 pm (2nd & 4th Saturday off)

Location: Ahmedabad HO

Experience: 15+ years (10–14 years of procurement experience in manufacturing – plastics, injection moulding, auto, or baby products)

Qualification: Bachelor s degree in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering.

CTC: 120,000 – 150,000 per month

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Category Procurement & Planning Own the procurement of plastic resins, moulded components, hardware, packaging and consumables across categories. Plan monthly and quarterly material procurement schedules based on production forecasts. Ensure on‑time delivery of all critical components to support moulding and assembly lines.
• 2. Vendor Development & Negotiation Identify, evaluate and onboard vendors for injection moulding, mould fabrication and sub‑assemblies. Negotiate commercial terms, MOQs and annual price contracts. Conduct vendor audits and track cost, quality and delivery performance. Develop secondary/backup suppliers for critical components.
• 3. Tooling & Mould Procurement Coordination Manage procurement of new moulds and tools from RFQ to PO, vendor monitoring and trial approvals. Coordinate with Product Development, Tool Room and Quality for tooling changes and validation. Maintain a master tracker for moulds, including life cycles, revisions and ownership records.
• 4. Cost Optimization & MIS Execute cost‑reduction projects through re‑engineering, alternate sourcing and localisation. Analyse spend data, variance vs. budgets and procurement KPIs for management review. Prepare weekly and monthly MIS dashboards for procurement progress, savings and risk items.
• 5. Team & Process Management Supervise a small team of buyers/executives ensuring adherence to SOPs and system hygiene (ERP). Train team members on vendor management, documentation and technical sourcing. Collaborate closely with Planning, QA, Finance and Operations for smooth process flow.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor s degree in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering.
• MBA / PGD in Supply Chain or Materials preferred.
• 10–14 years of procurement experience in manufacturing – plastics, injection moulding, auto or baby products.
• Strong technical understanding of resins, moulds and tooling processes.

Key Skills

• Category management & strategic sourcing
• Tooling and new product procurement
• Cost negotiation & supplier development
• Data analysis and reporting (Excel / Power BI)
• Vendor audit & compliance handling
• Cross‑functional coordination
• Hands‑on and highly accountable
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Strong planning and prioritisation
• Calm under pressure with solution‑driven mindset
• Collaborative leadership
• Performance Metrics – Cost reduction achieved (vs. plan)
• Supplier on‑time delivery %
• Mould/tool procurement lead‑time adherence
• Alternate vendor ratio
• Inventory turns & PO accuracy
• Internal stakeholder satisfaction score

Benefits

• Mediclaim for employee along with spouse and child (up to 2)
• Personal accidental insurance of employee
• No sandwich leave policy
• Flexible working hours
• Performance bonus to best performers in every quarter
• Paid maternity & paternal leaves
• Yearly performance appraisal
• All perks and leaves are given from the day of joining, no restrictions during probation period
• Fun employee engagement activities every month
• CSR activities done on monthly basis
• Employee birthday and work anniversary celebrations
• Employee friendly culture to encourage good work‑life balance

If your profile matches the requirement and you are interested for this job, please share your updated resume with details of your present salary, expectations & notice period.