Procurement Manager

Godrej Properties; Kamrup Metropolitan; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare benefits

Paid parental leave

Caregiver travel support

Comprehensive health insurance

Flexible work options

Job summary

Godrej Industries Group invites applications for a Manager - Procurement based in Guwahati. You will lead end-to-end procurement of RM, PM, MROs, and indirect spends for the North East region, ensuring material availability and governance.

You will drive supplier development, inventory optimization, and ethical sourcing in collaboration with regional leadership to deliver value, safety and quality across the network.

Responsibilities

• Regional Procurement & Team Leadership: Lead the North East regional procurement team and align with central sourcing strategies.
• RM / PM Availability & Supply Assurance: Ensure continuous RM/PM availability and manage supply risks across plants.
• MRO & Indirect Spend Management: Lead regional sourcing, negotiation, and contracting for MROs and indirect materials.
• Inventory & Obsolescence Management: Maintain inventory norms, monitor slow/motential obsolescence, reduce excess stock.
• Supplier & Project Management: Drive regional sourcing projects, supplier approvals, and performance improvements.
• Governance, Ethics & Compliance: Ensure adherence to code of conduct, policies, and ethical sourcing.

Job description

Job Requirements

Job Title: Manager - Procurment

Location: Guwahati

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 endtoend procurement operationsfor Raw Materials (RM), Packaging Materials (PM), MROs, and indirect spendsacross 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

1. 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 collaborationwithin the team.
• Actively participate as a member of the Regional Leadership Team, contributing to business decisions and strategic initiatives.

2. RM / PM Availability & Supply Assurance

• Ensure continuous availability of RM and PMto 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 projectsrelated to RM, PM, and spares.

3. MRO & Indirect Spend Management

• Lead regional sourcing, negotiation, and contractingfor 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.

4. Inventory & Obsolescence Management

• Ensure robust inventory management practicesacross RM, PM, spares, and MROs.
• Monitor inventory norms, coverage, and slowmoving / nonmoving items.
• Drive initiatives to reduce obsolescence and excess inventory, working closely with plants and central teams.

5. 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.

6. 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 qualityacross 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

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 equalopportunitiesemployer. Werecognisemerit 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.