Procurement & Cost Reduction Manager – Consumer Goods

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement

In short

As a Procurement & Cost Reduction Manager in the Consumer Goods sector, you will lead sourcing strategy, supplier collaboration, and cost transformation. Your role involves driving sustainable cost leadership, ensuring supply resilience, quality, and ESG compliance, leveraging digital tools and analytics.

Responsibilities

Define and implement category strategies across raw materials, packaging, indirect spend, logistics, and services.
Conduct spend analysis, supplier market intelligence, and benchmarking.
Lead structured cost reduction programs using VA/VE, should-cost modeling, and demand management.
Identify, onboard, and develop strategic suppliers.
Lead high-impact commercial negotiations and contract structuring.
Drive adoption of digital procurement platforms and e-sourcing tools.
Build data-driven insights into category strategies and supplier performance.
Embed sustainability and ESG principles into sourcing decisions.
Conduct supply risk assessments and build mitigation strategies.
Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on sourcing strategy.
Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, R&D, finance, and marketing teams.
Support procurement-led value creation initiatives beyond cost, such as cash flow improvement and working capital optimization.

Requirements

Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement transformation in the consumer goods sector.
Demonstrated track record of delivering cost savings through supplier negotiations, VA/VE, and sourcing strategies.
Strong commercial acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience in should-cost and TCO modeling.
Hands-on experience with supplier development, contracting, and risk management.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with digital procurement platforms (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer etc) and advanced analytics tools.
Exposure to ESG-focused procurement strategies and sustainability initiatives.
Experience with procurement process re-engineering and automation.

Benefits

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Skills

Strategic SourcingCategory ManagementCost ReductionValue EngineeringSupplier DevelopmentNegotiationProcurement DigitalizationAnalyticsContract ManagementRisk ManagementAribaCoupaJaggaerCost Modeling ToolsSustainabilityESG ProcurementSpend AnalysisSupplier Market IntelligenceBenchmarkingSupplier ConsolidationLocalizationAlternate SourcingTotal Cost of OwnershipValue AnalysisShould-Cost ModelingDesign-to-ValueDemand ManagementDesign SimplificationSpecification RationalizationProcess OptimizationKPIsScorecardsContinuous ImprovementE-sourcingData-driven InsightsDashboardsPredictive AnalyticsPrescriptive AnalyticsPrice Trend MonitoringRisk SensingESG principlesCarbon Footprint ReductionResponsible SourcingCircular EconomySupply Risk AssessmentSupply ContinuityStakeholder EngagementProcurement TransformationProcess Re-engineeringPolicy DevelopmentGovernance FrameworksCapability BuildingBusiness DevelopmentCash Flow ImprovementWorking Capital OptimizationSpeed-to-Market AccelerationBusiness CasesInvestment Justifications

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