Procurement Manager at Sandoz, providing cross - divisional category expertise and managing supplier relations in India. Leading strategy execution in procurement processes with measurable value delivery.
About the role
- Strategic Purchasing Manager handling indirect procurement at Coca-Cola FEMSA. Focus on cost optimization, supplier partnerships, and contract negotiations.
Responsibilities
- Will act in the strategic management of indirect procurement categories, with emphasis on miscellaneous spare parts, PPE, laboratories, chemicals/gases, energy, water/sewage and industrial labor. Responsible for leading contract negotiations, identifying cost-optimization opportunities and developing partnerships with key suppliers.
- Responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies for the categories under their management, focusing on operational efficiency, technical quality and cost reduction.
- Will actively manage the supplier base, conducting contractual and commercial negotiations that involve lead times, supply conditions, service levels and innovation opportunities.
- Will be responsible for monitoring the area's key KPIs, ensuring adherence to established targets and alignment with corporate guidelines.
- Will maintain direct interface with areas such as Manufacturing, Production, Finance and other internal teams, ensuring supply within budgetary limits.
- Will also be involved in identifying and qualifying new suppliers, strengthening competitiveness and diversity in the supply chain.
- Must ensure compliance with internal policies, legal requirements and applicable ESG principles.
- Will have a leadership role in the purchasing team, promoting the technical development of staff and driving continuous process improvements.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering or Economics. Postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain or Purchasing Management is a plus.
- Desired experience:
- Previous experience in indirect procurement in the industrial sector and in the categories of gases and chemicals, utilities (water/sewage), facilities, construction and others.
- Experience negotiating large-scale contracts and supplier management;
- Knowledge of procurement processes, SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) and Strategic Sourcing techniques;
- Leadership and team management.
- Technical knowledge:
- Advanced Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams);
- Market ERPs (SAP/Ariba or similar);
- Knowledge of contract management and cost-reduction methodologies;
- Market analysis and supplier benchmarking;
- Strategic Sourcing methodology.
- Languages: Advanced English (intermediate Spanish desirable).
Benefits
- Performance bonus (PPR)
- On-site gym
- Birthday day off
- Health insurance
- Optional dental plan (enrollment according to employee choice)
- Group life insurance
- On-site cafeteria / meal voucher
- Food allowance
- Employee purchase program at the prevailing price list
- Pharmacy credit processed through payroll
- Credit union
- School kit: provided at the start of the school year for dependents
- Birthday kit
- Christmas kit
- Toy allowance: provided in October for dependents.
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