Director_ Strategic Sourcing & Procurement- F& B | D2C Consumer | Cafe

Fyndbridge Consulting Services; New Delhi; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Fyndbridge Consulting Services in Delhi NCR seeks a senior leader to build and drive an end-to-end strategic sourcing and procurement ecosystem for F&B / Consumer businesses. The role anchors COGS optimization, supplier development and governance across multiple geographies in India.

The candidate will own sourcing strategy across F&B/raw materials, dairy, perishables, grains, packaging, CAPEX and IT/services, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, continuity and cost

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in Strategic Sourcing / Procurement / Category Management.
• Hands-on in Dairy, Perishables, Grains and/or Food Raw Materials.
• Strong negotiation, vendor development and cost-optimization skills.
• Experience managing procurement across multiple geographies in India.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category-wise strategic sourcing plans across F&B, raw materials, dairy, perishables, grains, packaging, CAPEX and services.
• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, onboarding, negotiation and long-term contracting.
• Drive procurement-led COGS optimization and sustainable cost savings across categories.
• Monitor commodity trends and manage procurement risks arising from price volatility.
• Build and develop a robust, multi-geography supplier ecosystem across India.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Procurement

Category Management

Vendor negotiations

Team leadership

Job description

ABOUT THE CLIENT

My client is one of the leading and rapidly growing F&B / Caf business is strengthening its Sourcing & Procurement function and is looking to hire a senior leader to build and drive an end-to-end strategic sourcing and procurement ecosystem.

Position : Director _Strategic Sourcing & Procurement | F&B / Consumer

Reporting to- VP

Location : Delhi NCR

Experience Range : 10 to 20 Years

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role will own sourcing and procurement across

• F&B/raw materials,
• Dairy
• Perishables
• Grains
• Packaging
• CAPEX ( Capital Expenditure )
• IT and Services

supporting a growing network of cafs and central kitchen operations across multiple geographies in India.

The position will play a critical role in driving

• COGS ( Cost of Goods sold) optimization
• Strategic Sourcing
• Vendor development
• Cost savings
• OTIF ( On Time In Full )
• Quality
• Supply continuity and
• Procurement Governance.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a procurement/sourcing professional who has worked in F&B, QSR, Cafe, FMCG, Food, Retail or Consumer-facing businesses and has experience managing complex, multi-category procurement at scale.

IMPORTANT KEY ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute category-wise strategic sourcing plans across F&B, raw materials, dairy, perishables, grains, packaging, CAPEX, IT and services.
• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, onboarding, negotiation and long-term contracting.
• Drive procurement-led COGS optimization and sustainable cost savings across categories.
• Monitor commodity trends and manage procurement risks arising from price volatility.
• Build and develop a robust, multi-geography supplier ecosystem across India.
• Establish vendor KPI frameworks covering cost, quality, delivery and OTIF.
• Drive supplier development, alternate sourcing and supply-risk mitigation.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehouse and Operations teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Drive demand planning and S&OP alignment to minimize stock-outs and overstocking.
• Ensure quality, food safety and regulatory compliance across sourced materials.
• Lead CAPEX and IT sourcing and commercial negotiations.
• Evaluate outsourcing and strategic partnership opportunities across warehousing, manufacturing and supply-chain functions.
• Partner with NPD/Product teams to enable cost-effective sourcing and rapid scale-up of new products.
• Build, mentor and manage a high-performing sourcing and procurement team.
• Establish procurement governance, performance metrics and continuous improvement mechanisms.

COST OF GOODS SOLD & Cost Optimization

• Own procurement-led COGS ( Cost of Goods Sold) optimization across relevant categories.
• Identify and deliver sustainable cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, negotiations, alternate suppliers, volume consolidation and process improvements.
• Monitor commodity price movements, particularly for agri and food commodities, and proactively manage price risks.
• Develop cost benchmarks and supplier price comparison mechanisms.
• Partner with Finance and business teams to establish procurement budgets and track savings against targets.
• Identify opportunities to improve total cost of ownership rather than focusing only on purchase price.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Senior professional with strong experience in Strategic Sourcing / Procurement / Category Management.

• Hands-on experience in Dairy, Perishables, Grains and/or Food Raw Materials.

• Strong exposure to COGS, cost optimization, commodity procurement and supplier negotiations.

• Experience in CAPEX and IT sourcing.

• Strong vendor development and supplier management experience.

• Experience managing procurement across multiple geographies in India.

• Proven experience managing a team of 5 to 15 professionals.

• Experience working in a high-growth, multi-location business environment.

Preferred Industry Background

• Food & Beverages
• QSR
• Cafe Chains
• FMCG
• Food & Food Processing
• Consumer Brands
• Retail | Hospitality

JOB EXPLAINATION IN A LAYMAN LANGAUGE

The Company is building a mature end-to-end Sourcing & Procurement function, and this is a senior leadership role reporting to the VP.

The person will own sourcing strategy and procurement across F&B/raw materials, dairy, perishables, grains, packaging, CAPEX and services across multiple geographies.

The core mandate is to control COGS, improve vendor performance and OTIF, ensure consistent quality and supply availability, negotiate strategic contracts, build alternate suppliers, and drive cost savings. The role will also work closely with S&OP, Supply Chain, Quality and NPD and evaluate outsourcing/strategic partnerships.