Supply Chain - Non Food Procurement

Third Wave Coffee; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Third Wave Coffee is seeking a strategic and results-oriented procurement leader to head the Non-Food Procurement function in Bengaluru. You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost optimization for indirect and operational materials, partnering with cross-functional teams to support store growth.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of procurement/Supply Chain experience, including non-food categories, and a strong track record in vendor management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Commerce, or related discipline.
• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Procurement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for non-food categories aligned with business objectives.
• Lead commercial negotiations to secure the best value and manage supplier contracts and SLAs.
• Collaborate with Operations, Store Development, Marketing, Finance, Facilities, HR, and other teams to understand procurement requirements.
• Coordinate with planning and warehouse teams to ensure uninterrupted availability of non-food materials.
• Track procurement KPIs including cost savings, vendor performance, purchase cycle time, and service levels.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Vendor Management

Negotiation

Cost Reduction

Stakeholder Management

Supply Chain

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Supply Chain/Commerce

MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain/Operations/Procurement

Job description

We are looking for a strategic and result-oriented procurement professional to lead the Non-Food Procurement function. The role will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, driving cost optimization, ensuring timely procurement of indirect and operational materials, and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to support business growth. The ideal candidate should possess strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and experience in managing large procurement portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for non-food categories aligned with business objectives.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, vendor consolidation, and contract negotiations.
• Build annual procurement plans and category strategies.

Commercial Negotiation & Contracting

• Lead commercial negotiations to secure the best value.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts and SLAs.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance standards.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Operations, Store Development, Marketing, Finance, Facilities, HR, and other business teams to understand procurement requirements.
• Provide procurement support for new store launches, expansion projects, and corporate initiatives.

Inventory & Supply Planning

• Coordinate with planning and warehouse teams to ensure uninterrupted availability of non-food materials.
• Monitor procurement lead times and improve supply continuity.

Cost & Performance Management

• Track procurement KPIs including cost savings, vendor performance, purchase cycle time, and service levels.
• Prepare procurement MIS, dashboards, and management reports.
• Drive continuous process improvement and automation initiatives.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, audit requirements, and statutory regulations.
• Identify and mitigate supplier and supply chain risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Commerce, or related discipline.
• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Procurement preferred.

Experience

• 5- 7 years of experience in Procurement/Supply Chain, with at least 3–5 years managing Non-Food Procurement.
• Experience in Retail, QSR, FMCG, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, or E-commerce is highly preferred.
• Experience managing procurement budgets and multiple vendor partners.