Overview Support service from Channo pertaining to procurement of Direct Materials Responsible for managing and executing RM/PM ordering and in bound supply chain, Manage Procurement master data for the site, Manage local procurement vendors and contracts and optimize procurement processes in accordance with the Global and PGCS Procurement Policy Responsible for ensuring compliance to the customs and trade regulatory requirements Responsible for delivering cost benefits (productivity) by driving various projects. Compliance towards the GCS standards. Responsibilities Vendors and contracts Management Plan and Anchor periodic key supplier reviews for locally managed vendors Bidding and Managing contracting process and renewals in line with PGCS Procurement Policy for locally managed vendors Maintain healthy supplier relationships to ensure business sustenance Forwarding and Supporting NCR’s resolution with suppliers Direct Materials Procurement / Material Planning Support Support Material’s Planning for trouble shooting of supplies in case of exceptions Setting up operating models with vendors on Ordering, Acknowledgement, Forecasting and delivery inco terms, payment terms (for locally managed vendors) etc. in line with PGCS Global Procurement Policy Managing inbound logistics / freight and customs clearances for inbound consignments Customs and Trade / Regulatory compliances Be a control owner for all C&T related controls in the plant Optimize import processes of RM/PM from designated suppliers ensuring all related customs and trade requirements are met – CTH classification, B/E filing, Duty payment Manage queries from FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) , ADC (Additional Drug Controller) etc. and secure timely NOCs for imported products Systems Management Act as the site level SME (Subject Matter Expert) for Direct and Indirects Materials related clauses from Procurement Policy Master Data stewardship for procurement related master data in SAP, ensuring delivery of target data quality and accuracy Inventory Management Support Effective Inventory Management (DII), holding periodic reviews and ensuring incoming supplies regulation Participating in Reviewing Block stock inventory. Facilitate liquidation in line with the SOP for Block / Restricted use Stock Delivery Cost efficiency and Productivity Optimize purchase transactions for efficiency and value across direct procurement Ideate and Drive productivity projects, and execute opportunities for cost savings in various areas, PTR tracking Deliver productivity pipeline for subsequent years in COGS and Indirects Lead the PPV analysis and ensure favourable PPV Index annually GCS Controls Management Ensure document management for all procurement related activities such as POs, invoices, quality certificates, customs classification etc. Be the control owner for GCS, Contracts, Bidding, Contracting and other procurement related controls Innovation Support Partner Innovation Management and coordination with locally and centrally managed vendors for delivering innovation as per the target timelines Annual Operating Plans Prepare Ingredients Pricing for COGS in line with central guidelines for AOP Quarterly pricing for COGS Execute yearly planning and quarterly forecasts along with procurement manager Ability to work in a team as well as lead teams on specific projects Indirects Procurement Provide support and guidance for Indirects procurement on site Optimising indirects procurement model Partenering cross functionally / Driving productivity ideas, projects and pipeline for Indirects procurement Qualifications Previous experience in procurement and supply chain is a must, typically 4-5 years. Familiarity with SAP and procurement processes will be required to quickly adjust in the role. Person should have high learnability and excellent written and oral communication. Should be comfortable working in an ambiguous and fast paced seasonal environment. Ability to multitask and handle multi party stakeholders at the same time balancing priorities is needed.