Senior Manager, Commercial Procurement

AB InBev; Bengaluru; In loco; INR 1.200.000 - 2.000.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

AB InBev India is seeking a Senior Manager, Commercial Procurement to lead procurement strategy and execution across multiple categories from Bengaluru. The role focuses on category strategy, supplier partnerships, contract management and value optimization to support business objectives.

The candidate will engage with Sales, Marketing and Corporate teams, drive governance, supplier innovation and digitalization while ensuring compliance with procurement standards.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline; MBA preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management or Commercial Procurement.
• Strong experience in stakeholder management and contract negotiations.

Mansioni

• Lead commercial procurement across Sales, Marketing, Corporate Affairs, People, Events, Media, Visibility, POSM, Digital and Professional Services.
• Drive category strategy development, supplier partnerships, contract management, cost optimization and innovation.
• Develop executive scorecards and category performance dashboards; manage governance and supplier relationships.
• Conduct market intelligence and spend analytics to identify opportunities and risks; ensure compliance with policies and standards.

Conoscenze

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiations

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Engineering/Commerce

MBA

Descrizione del lavoro

Do you want to be a part of the fascinating story of over 500 iconic brands spanning across more than 100 countries?

Being the best beer company starts with finding the best people. While we have big brands, we have bigger opportunities as well.

AB InBev India is looking to hire Senior Manager, Commercial Procurement for its Procurement team based out of Bengaluru.

Job Description

The role holder will lead Commercial Procurement across Sales, Marketing, Corporate Affairs, People, Events, Media, Visibility, POSM, Digital, and Professional Services categories. The incumbent will drive category strategy development, supplier partnerships, contract management, cost optimization, and innovation while ensuring alignment with business objectives and procurement governance.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term category strategies across commercial procurement categories.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract management activities.
• Drive annual productivity, savings, and value creation targets.
• Establish robust supplier relationship management and governance frameworks.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, People, and Corporate Affairs teams to support business priorities.
• Lead supplier innovation and continuous improvement programs.
• Drive procurement digitalization and process excellence initiatives.
• Conduct market intelligence and spend analytics to identify opportunities and risks.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and contracting standards.
• Develop executive scorecards and category performance dashboards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Commerce, or related discipline.
• MBA preferred.
• 5-8 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, or Commercial Procurement.
• Strong experience in stakeholder management and contract negotiations.

And above all of this, an undying love for beer!

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