Head of Procurement

•Responsible for procurement of all direct and Indirect material at Kama•Prepares annual budget and responsible for meeting cost saving targets for the year•Fully responsible for development of all types of packaging (molds, label development etc) and RM sourcing for NPD / Transition plans•Controls 3rd party spend focusing on optimization, while maintaining the required service levels and quality standards•Ensure adherence to the procurement policy; develop internal SOP's for processes and ensure its compliance•Continuous improvement of procurement processes and practices incorporating relevant best practices and associated ERP changes•Owns supplier management process, including qualification, strategic status, supplier development to ensure a supply base capable of providing quality and timely delivery •Owns and publishes procurement MIS. Track & report key KPIs : savings, improvement in payment terms, supplier base optimization, spend under contract, On-time delivery, PR-PO cycle time etc.•Support business leads on procurement related matters for new product development•Ensures timely execution of P2P processes. Manage risk relating to quality, cost, delivery and supply of purchases•Ensures compliance with relevant legal obligations relating to the goods, services or works to be purchased, e.g. environmental/health and safety legislationQualifications•Post-graduate degree in Supply Chain •10-15 years' experience in a Procurement role, preferably in FMCG companies•Excellent understanding of strategic sourcing practices and brings in strong supplier market understanding•Experience in building and managing digital procurement (e-rfx, e-auction, catalog management) would be preferable PRB