Job Description

This role involves leading indirect procurement for a social impact organization, focusing on categories like gifting and packaging. It offers strategic ownership, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration to support high-impact CSR initiatives.

• Category Ownership: Lead procurement for indirect categories such as gifting, packaging, logistics, and event-related supplies.
• Vendor Management: Identify, onboard, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, timely delivery, and ethical sourcing.
• Strategic Sourcing: Drive cost optimization and value creation through competitive sourcing and alternate vendor development.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with CSR, finance, and operations teams to align procurement with campaign and program needs.
• Market Intelligence: Track trends in gifting and packaging to recommend innovative and cost-effective solutions.
• Contracting & Negotiation: Negotiate contracts and service agreements ensuring compliance with internal policies and CSR standards.
• Process & Compliance: Ensure procurement activities follow organizational SOPs and maintain documentation for audits and reporting.
• Reporting & Analysis: Monitor procurement KPIs, prepare MIS reports, and support data-driven decision-making.

Collaborate with diverse teams gaining broad organizational visibilityLead procurement for high-visibility categories

• Experience: 6-10 years in indirect procurement, preferably in FMCG, retail, or CSR-related domains.
• Category Expertise: Proven track record in sourcing gifting items, packaging materials, and other non-core categories.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop category strategies, drive cost savings, and manage vendor relationships.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams including finance, CSR, and operations.
• Ethical & Compliance Focus: Familiarity with procurement policies, documentation standards, and audit readiness.
• Analytical Skills: Proficient in using data to track KPIs, generate reports, and support decision-making.
• Purpose-Driven Mindset: Passion for contributing to social impact through efficient and responsible sourcing.

The organization is a social impact initiative focused on addressing hunger and food insecurity across India. It operates large-scale donation and distribution campaigns, collaborating with partners and volunteers to deliver meals and essential supplies to underserved communities.

• Competitive salary package based on experience and skills.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Exposure to challenging procurement projects.

If you are looking for a rewarding career in Gurugram, apply now to become a Indirect Procurement Lead and contribute to impactful procurement strategies.

Skills Required