Sr Manager-Commodity Buying

Aspire Management Solution; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Management Solution in Mumbai is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to drive category sourcing strategies and lead supplier negotiations. The ideal candidate will manage contracts, assess market trends, and deliver cost savings while mitigating supply risks.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, planning, technical, finance and commercial to align procurement initiatives with business goals and ensure compliant, high-performance procurement

Qualifications

• 7–22 years of experience in commodity buying or related field (FMCG industry preferred).
• Strong understanding of buyer activities, including negotiation techniques and contract management.
• Proven track record in managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work effectively across functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead commercial negotiations, contract management, and supplier relationship programs.
• Monitor market trends, pricing dynamics, and supply-demand fundamentals to support procurement decisions and business planning.
• Identify and deliver cost savings, value creation, and working capital improvement opportunities.
• Manage supply risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, planning, technical, finance, and commercial teams to align procurement initiatives with business requirements.
• Drive supplier performance management, including quality, service, sustainability, and innovation initiatives.
• Provide leadership and support to the purchasing team on critical supplier, pricing, and supply chain escalations.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, and contractual obligations.
• Lead, coach, and develop procurement professionals while fostering a high-performance culture.

Skills

Commodity buying

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relationship

Sourcing strategies

Procurement leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead commercial negotiations, contract management, and supplier relationship programs.
• Monitor market trends, pricing dynamics, and supply-demand fundamentals to support procurement decisions and business planning.
• Identify and deliver cost savings, value creation, and working capital improvement opportunities.
• Manage supply risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, planning, technical, finance, and commercial teams to align procurement initiatives with business requirements.
• Drive supplier performance management, including quality, service, sustainability, and innovation initiatives.
• Provide leadership and support to the purchasing team on critical supplier, pricing, and supply chain escalations.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, and contractual obligations.
• Lead, coach, and develop procurement professionals while fostering a high-performance culture.

Job Requirements :

• 7-22 years of experience in commodity buying or related field (FMCG industry preferred).
• Strong understanding of buyer activities, including negotiation techniques and contract management.
• Proven track record in managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work effectively across functions.