Manager - Procurement

Godrej Industries Group; Kamrup Metropolitan; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Health insurance

Job summary

Godrej Industries Group seeks a Regional Procurement Lead – North East to oversee end-to-end procurement for RM, PM, MROs and indirect spends. You will ensure material availability, drive supplier development, and uphold governance across the region.

Lead the regional sourcing team, coordinate with plants and central teams, and implement regional projects to optimize costs and supply reliability. 2–4 years of relevant experience is expected.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of regional procurement experience.
• Strong understanding of RM, PM, MROs and indirect spends.
• Experience leading a procurement team and coordinating with cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the North East regional procurement team.
• Ensure continuous availability of RM and PM to support manufacturing and business continuity.
• Drive cost optimization for MROs and indirect materials.
• Promote governance, ethics and compliance in procurement activities.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Operations on supplier approvals and trials.

Skills

Regional leadership

Procurement

RM / PM availability

Supply continuity

Cost optimization

Supplier development

Governance & ethics

Job description

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.

Job Requirements

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.

https://www.godrejindustries.com/

About Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL)

Godrej Consumer Products is a leading emerging markets company. As part of the over 125-year young Godrej Group, we are fortunate to have a proud legacy built on the strong values of trust, integrity and respect for others. At the same time, we are growing fast and have exciting, ambitious aspirations.

Today, our Group enjoys the patronage of 1.2 billion consumers globally, across different businesses. We rank among the largest Household Insecticide and Hair Care players in emerging markets. In Household Insecticides, we are the leader in India, the second largest player in Indonesia and are expanding our footprint in Africa. We are the leader in serving the Hair Care needs of women of African descent, the number one player in Hair Colour in India and Sub-Saharan Africa, and among the leading players in Latin America. We rank number two in Soaps in India and are the number one player in Air Fresheners and Wet Tissues in Indonesia.

Innovation is a key driver of our strategy, and we are constantly looking to delight our consumers with exciting, superior quality products at affordable prices. We were the highest ranked Indian company on Forbes' list of The World's 100 Most Innovative Growth Companies 2015, for the second year in a row.

https://www.godrejcp.com/

Role Purpose

The Regional Procurement Lead – North East Cluster is responsible for end‑to‑end procurement operations for Raw Materials (RM), Packaging Materials (PM), MROs, and indirect spends across the region. The role ensures material availability, inventory optimization, supplier development, and governance, while partnering with regional leadership to drive excellence, safety, quality, and ethical practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Regional Procurement & Team Leadership
• Lead and manage the North East regional procurement team, ensuring effective execution of procurement plans and alignment with central sourcing strategies.
• Drive capability building, performance management, and a strong culture of ownership and collaboration within the team.
• Actively participate as a member of the Regional Leadership Team, contributing to business decisions and strategic initiatives.
• RM / PM Availability & Supply Assurance
• Ensure continuous availability of RM and PM to support manufacturing and business continuity across the region.
• Work closely with plants, material planning, and central teams to mitigate supply risks and manage demand variability.
• Support and implement new sourcing initiatives and regional projects related to RM, PM, and spares.
• MRO & Indirect Spend Management
• Lead regional sourcing, negotiation, and contracting for MROs and indirect materials.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities while ensuring service levels, quality, and compliance.
• Drive alternative vendor development, particularly for MROs, to reduce dependency risks and improve competitiveness.
• Inventory & Obsolescence Management
• Ensure robust inventory management practices across RM, PM, spares, and MROs.
• Monitor inventory norms, coverage, and slow‑moving / non‑moving items.
• Drive initiatives to reduce obsolescence and excess inventory, working closely with plants and central teams.
• Supplier & Project Management
• Lead and support regional sourcing projects, localization initiatives, and supplier capability enhancement.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams on supplier approvals, trials, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective regional mould management, including availability, maintenance, utilization, and governance.
• Governance, Ethics & Compliance
• Ensure full compliance with Company Code of Conduct, procurement policies, and statutory requirements.
• Promote a culture of ethical sourcing, transparency, safety, and quality across employees and vendors.
• Ensure adherence to approved suppliers, contracts, and sourcing guidelines.

Key Interfaces

• Regional Manufacturing & Operations Teams
• Central Procurement & Category Teams
• Quality, Engineering, Finance & Supply Planning
• Regional & National Suppliers / Service Providers

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• RM / PM availability and service levels
• Inventory turns, coverage, and obsolescence reduction
• Cost savings and value creation initiatives
• Supplier performance and risk mitigation
• Compliance, audit observations, and ethical adherence

Work Experience

2-4 years

Benefits

Be an equal parent

Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners

• 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
• 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

• Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy
• Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses
• Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy
• Community partnerships and advocacy
• Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We Are Selfish About Your Wellness

• Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options
• Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members
• Preventative healthcare support
• Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.
• Uncapped sick leave
• Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work
• Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

• Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements
• Digital and offline instant recognition platforms

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And it has been over a century. It's not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.