Procurement Section Head (FMCG)

Job Description Lead procurement activities for raw materials, ingredients, and packaging materials. Manage strategic sourcing, supplier development, negotiations, contracts, and cost-saving initiatives. Ensure availability, quality, cost, and lead-time requirements are achieved. Manage supplier performance, escalations, and critical supply issues. Work closely with Supply Chain, Planning, Production, Finance, Quality/Food Safety, and R&D. Coordinate with Quality & Food Safety on supplier qualification, specifications, certificates, and compliance requirements. Coordinate with R&D on new materials, suppliers, samples, trials, and alternative materials. Develop alternative suppliers and minimize supply risks. Job Requirements 7+ years of Procurement experience, preferably in FMCG / Food / Manufacturing. Strong experience in raw materials & packaging procurement. Strong negotiation, supplier management, sourcing, and cost optimization skills. Experience dealing with Quality/Food Safety requirements and R&D projects. Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills. ERP experience.