Specialist- Commercial Operations (Raw)
Core
Manage the India Cluster supplier base for raw material categories, ensuring operational procurement, continuous improvement, and risk mitigation for factory material delivery.
Role type
Senior Commercial Operations Specialist (Procurement)
Builds
Raw material supply continuity and cost-saving initiatives for manufacturing factories
Domain
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) / Food and Beverage
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
stakeholder management, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, supply chain planning, vendor performance analysis, market intelligence, specification management, sustainability compliance
Preferred skills
category strategy execution, working capital optimization, dual sourcing implementation, dispute resolution, new supplier introduction
Technologies
SAP
Responsibilities
Collaborate with sourcing teams to implement category strategy and drive cost-saving activities; negotiate supplier quality, service, lead times, and minimum order quantities; manage day-to-day supplier relationships and resolve commercial disputes; ensure supply continuity by managing stocks, pipelines, and preventing run-outs; support SQA in supplier performance reviews and non-conformance resolutions; provide raw material forecasts and market intelligence to sourcing teams; lead new supplier introductions and specification changes; contribute to working capital management through DRPO initiatives.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC