Sourcing Manager - ENA

Suntory Global Spirits; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Suntory Global Spirits is seeking a senior procurement leader to design and execute the India-wide sourcing strategy for Grain Neutral Spirits (GNS). The role focuses on category leadership, supplier development, market intelligence, and cost optimization across India.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in procurement with GNA/GNS exposure, SAP ERP proficiency, and a track record in FMCG or related industries to ensure supply, quality, and total cost improvement.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in SCM or related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of procurement and category management experience in GNA/GNS or related areas.
• Experience in Alcoholic Beverages or FMCG preferred.
• Hands-on with SAP ERP and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop the India-wide sourcing strategy for Grain Neutral Spirits (GNS).
• Lead category management, supplier development, market intelligence, and long-term sourcing plans.
• Build a resilient sourcing network for continuity and risk mitigation.
• Map GNA-producing states to consuming bottling plants to optimize logistics and costs.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Category Management

Negotiation

Cost Optimization

Education

Postgraduate degree in SCM

Procurement certification

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

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Suntory Global Spirits is a world leader in premium spirits with $5.5 billion in annual revenues and an ambition to become the World’s Most Admired Premium Spirits Company. We have a strong vision and strategy, an incredible brand portfolio grounded in quality and craftsmanship, an unwavering commitment to sustainability and top talent across the organization. We are focused on driving value across key priorities including American whiskey, Japanese Spirits, Scotch, Tequila and Ready-to-Drink. Headquartered in New York City, Suntory Global Spirits is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings, which is world renowned for delivering quality and excellence across a range of products and categories.

Mission of Role : The primary objective of this role is to develop and execute the India-wide sourcing strategy for Grain Neutral Alcohol (GNA/GNS), ensuring uninterrupted supply to all bottling facilities at the optimum total cost while maintaining defined inventory levels. The role is responsible for category management, supplier development, commercial excellence, quality, compliance, sustainability, and continuous cost optimization. As the category leader, the incumbent will build long-term sourcing strategies by leveraging market intelligence, commodity insights, government policies, and supplier partnerships.

Role Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement the India-wide sourcing strategy for Grain Neutral Spirits (GNS).
• Lead the category management agenda, including supplier development, market intelligence, and long-term sourcing plans.
• Build a resilient sourcing network to ensure business continuity and supply security.
• Identify and evaluate new sourcing opportunities across India to optimize supply and cost.li>
• Drive sustainability, supplier capability enhancement, and risk mitigation initiatives within the category.
• Supply Network Optimization - Map GNA-producing states with consuming bottling plants to optimize logistics costs, supply reliability, and lead times.
• Develop sourcing models that maximize operational efficiency while minimizing total landed cost.
• Evaluate alternate supply sources based on commercial, quality, and logistical considerations.

Qualification

Qualifications & Experience

• Postgraduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications in Procurement or Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 10+ years of procurement and category management experience with significant expertise in Grain Neutral Alcohol (GNA/GNS), Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA), or commodity sourcing.
• Strong experience in the Alcoholic Beverages industry is preferred. Relevant experience in FMCG, Food Processing, Pharmaceuticals, or other commodity-intensive industries will also be considered.
• Proven track record of leading strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, commodity buying, and cost optimization.
• Strong understanding of government policies, excise regulations, commodity markets, and supply chain dynamics affecting Grain Neutral Alcohol.
• Hands-on experience with SAP ERP and Microsoft Office applications.