Deputy Manager - Procurement Packaging

RELIANCE CONSUMER PRODUCTS LIMITED; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance Consumer Products Limited in Bengaluru seeks a Deputy Manager Procurement to oversee end-to-end procurement across assigned categories, driving cost efficiency and supplier reliability.

You will manage the full cycle from PR and RFQ to negotiation, PO placement, delivery and payment; collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Finance and Supply Chain; and maintain compliant records using SAP and Excel.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and cost-saving skills.
• Supplier and stakeholder management.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability.
• SAP proficiency and Advanced Excel capability.
• Agility and decision-making under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement cycle from PR to payment and ensure timely fulfilment.
• Develop supplier relationships and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure supply continuity.
• Lead cost optimization, negotiations, and value engineering opportunities.
• Monitor market intelligence on raw materials and track commodity trends.
• Maintain procurement documentation and ensure policy compliance using SAP and Excel.
• Handle supply disruptions with agility and quick decision-making.

Skills

Strong negotiation and cost-saving

Supplier and stakeholder management

Analytical and problem-solving ability

SAP proficiency

Strong execution and follow-up

Agility and decision-making under压力

Commercial and market awareness

Value-driven procurement mindset

Tools

SAP

Advanced Excel

Job description

Role Purpose

The Deputy Manager Procurement will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement operations across assigned categories, ensuring timely availability of materials, cost competitiveness, supplier reliability, and operational efficiency. The role will go beyond transactional buying to drive value through cost savings, supplier development, market intelligence, and continuous improvement.

Role & responsibilities

• Category Management & Procurement Execution: Manage assigned categories and execute the complete procurement cycle from PR, RFQ and supplier evaluation through negotiation, PO placement, delivery and payment. Ensure timely fulfilment of business requirements.
• Supplier Management & Stakeholder Coordination: Develop and manage supplier relationships, monitor supplier performance, and work closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance and other stakeholders to ensure supply continuity. Demonstrate strong influencing and collaboration skills.
• Cost Optimization & Negotiation: Lead commercial negotiations, benchmarking and cost-saving initiatives to improve procurement competitiveness. Identify opportunities for value engineering, alternate sourcing and supplier consolidation.
• Materials & Market Intelligence: Develop understanding of key raw materials such as polymers, packaging materials, metals and other relevant categories. Track market trends, commodity price movements, supply dynamics and external factors impacting procurement costs.
• Procurement Governance & Documentation: Maintain accurate procurement documentation including contracts, POs, approvals, quotations and supplier records. Ensure compliance with procurement policies and processes using SAP and Excel.
• Problem Solving & Execution: Manage supply disruptions, urgent requirements and operational challenges with agility and quick decision-making. Demonstrate strong follow-up, execution discipline and ability to work effectively under pressure.

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong negotiation and cost-saving skills
• Supplier and stakeholder management
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• SAP and Advanced Excel proficiency
• Strong execution and follow-up discipline
• Agility and decision-making under pressure
• Commercial and market awareness
• Value-driven procurement mindset