Assistant Procurement Manager

About Us:NuTaste FDL (formerly Fuerst Day Lawson India Pvt Ltd) is a leading Taste & Nutrition solution provider to the food and beverage industry and brand owners especially food service and FMCG.Our range of products ranges from flavors and fillings, bakery pastes and glazes, fruit compotes and granolas, juices & blends, functional energy and vitamin ingredients, to FMCG menu concepts and finished products.Innovation is at the core of our business. We support, create and deliver premium grade ingredients and products to the food, beverage and industrial industries, providing a complete supply chain solution from start to finish. Our Organizational Objectives include establishing a “Culture of Care” to ensure a happy and committed team.Our Organisation’s Purpose Statement is – Consistently delighting customers through innovation and service.Our Core Values are 1. Be Trustworthy – We always say and do the right thing even when no one is watching.2. Be Dependable – We are responsible and accountable in our actions.3. Be Innovative – We question “What-is” and work towards “What-can-be”. We Care – We develop and celebrate our people.About the role:The candidate should have experience of strategic sourcing of Raw Materials in the Food & Beverages sector. The candidate should be proficient in tapping internal and external-data/intelligence to formulate and execute go-to-market strategies to achieve targeted COGS for the organization. Duties & Responsibilities:End-to-end procurement of raw materials at competitive ratesLeverage market intelligence to determine go-to-market strategiesNegotiate contracts with favourable terms for the businessProactively identify risks in the supply chain and ensure de-risking measures are executedManage supplier relationships in a structured SRM frameworkCoordinate with the Innovation team to understand raw material requirements and develop supply sources Monitor and track supplier performance to ensure compliance with contract terms and service level agreementsAnalyse data to identify trends and improve procurement processesQualification & Experience:Master's degree in a related field preferred7-10 years of experience in similar roles Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Prior working experience in the procurement department in the food, beverage or nutrition industryExposure to categories such as Dairy, Spices, Oleoresins, Flavours, Chemicals, Vitamins, Cocoa, Sugar, Coffee, Minerals, etc. will be added advantageStrong understanding of the market conditions and trendsStrong knowledge of negotiation techniques Exceptional interpersonal and social skills to build a good rapport with internal and external stakeholdersGood mathematical and analytical skillsPositive and professional demeanorExcellent verbal and written communication skills