Deputy Manager - Vendor Management

Essar Group; Delhi; Vor Ort; INR 1.100.000 - 1.700.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Essar Group in Delhi is seeking a Vendor Manager to oversee end-to-end sourcing, procurement and vendor management of FMCG products and raw materials across all DC locations. You will focus on cost optimization, supplier performance and ensuring uninterrupted supply chain operations.

The role requires building strategic supplier partnerships, negotiating contracts, managing PO processes, GRN and payments, monitoring inventory, and driving process improvements in collaboration with Operations,

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial) or MBA.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management within FMCG, manufacturing, or food industries.
• Strong understanding of vendor management, sourcing, inventory planning, PO management, GRN, and vendor payments.
• Proficiency in MS Excel/Google Sheets and ERP/procurement systems.

Aufgaben

• Develop procurement strategies, identify and onboard vendors, and negotiate pricing, contracts, and payment terms.
• Manage end-to-end procurement, including purchase requisitions, PO creation, order tracking, and timely material delivery.
• Monitor vendor performance, quality standards, service levels, and supply continuity.
• Coordinate GRN, invoice verification, discrepancy resolution, and timely vendor payments with Finance.
• Monitor inventory levels, replenishment cycles, and demand forecasts to prevent stock-outs and excess inventory.
• Drive procurement cost optimization, analytics, KPI reporting, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Inventory, and Category teams to ensure seamless procurement operations.
• Support vendor development, new product launches, seasonal requirements, and procurement process automation.

Kenntnisse

Vendor management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional coordination

Cost optimization

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial)

MBA

Tools

MS Excel/Google Sheets

ERP procurement systems

Jobbeschreibung

Role Summary

The FMCG Vendor Manager will be responsible for end-to-end sourcing, procurement, and vendor management of FMCG products and raw materials across all DC locations. The role will focus on cost optimization, supplier performance, inventory availability, timely procurement, and process efficiency while ensuring uninterrupted supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies, identify and onboard vendors, and negotiate pricing, contracts, and payment terms.
• Manage end-to-end procurement, including purchase requisitions, PO creation, order tracking, and timely material delivery.
• Monitor vendor performance, quality standards, service levels, and supply continuity.
• Coordinate GRN, invoice verification, discrepancy resolution, and timely vendor payments with Finance.
• Monitor inventory levels, replenishment cycles, and demand forecasts to prevent stock-outs and excess inventory.
• Drive procurement cost optimization, analytics, KPI reporting, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Inventory, and Category teams to ensure seamless procurement operations.
• Support vendor development, new product launches, seasonal requirements, and procurement process automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial) or MBA from a Tier-1/Tier-2 institute.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management within FMCG, manufacturing, or food industries.
• Strong understanding of vendor management, sourcing, inventory planning, PO management, GRN, and vendor payments.
• Excellent negotiation, commercial management, analytical, and cost-optimization skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel/Google Sheets and ERP/procurement systems.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Experience with organisations such as Zepto, Swiggy, Blinkit, Nestlé, Dabur, Marico, Britannia, or similar companies will be preferred.