Job Description
Associate Manager – Local Procurement (GCC India | Sourcing & Procurement Buyer) – B14
Role purpose
Enable GCC India’s local procurement execution by partnering closely with GCC stakeholders and onshore category teams to deliver timely, compliant sourcing outcomes, smooth PO/contract execution, and strong supplier performance.
Key responsibilities
- Own end-to-end local procurement sourcing support for GCC India across assigned categories/projects, aligned to stakeholder urgency and committed timelines
- Engage GCC stakeholders early to clarify scope, confirm priorities, and provide clear ETAs; proactively flag risks/blockers and close loops
- Execute sourcing events and competitive buying using RFI / RFP / RFQ / RFX and e-auctions, including supplier identification, bid analysis, and negotiation support
- Support PR-to-PO execution: ensure buying requests are complete, coordinate approvals, drive PO creation/updates, and ensure timely closure
- Manage commercial documentation and contract management activities: support contract drafting inputs, manage renewals/amendments, maintain contracting repository/records, and ensure compliance to required templates/processes
- Drive Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) for local suppliers: performance tracking, issue resolution, service level improvement, and risk mitigation
- Partner with Finance and internal compliance stakeholders to ensure alignment on pricing, payment terms, taxes, approvals, and controls
- Maintain strong understanding of local procurement requirements and local laws/regulations, ensuring sourcing and contracting decisions are compliant
- Create and maintain clear trackers/status updates for stakeholders (pipeline, event status, PO status, contracts, pending actions)
Key skills and capabilities
- Strong stakeholder management (GCC + onshore), responsive communication, and ability to manage urgency/prioritization
- Hands-on experience with e-auctions and sourcing event execution (RFI/RFP/RFQ/RFX)
- Strong SRM mindset: service quality, responsiveness, and supplier performance improvement
- Good commercial and analytical skills: bid comparison, cost/benefit, negotiation levers, and scenario evaluation
- Working knowledge of local laws/regulations and finance controls relevant to procurement and contracting
- High ownership and reliability: clear documentation, proactive updates, and consistent follow-through
Experience & qualifications
- 5+ years of relevant experience in sourcing/procurement in a similar domain
- Demonstrated experience running sourcing events and e-auctions end-to-end
- Experience in PR/PO execution and contract management is required
- Prior experience working in a GCC/shared-services model and with global stakeholders is preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from reputed institute / university.
Success measures (examples)
- TAT for sourcing events and PR-to-PO execution vs committed ETAs
- First-pass quality (minimal rework due to missing info/incorrect docs)
- Stakeholder satisfaction (CSAT/NPS or internal pulse feedback)
- Contract/PO compliance and audit readiness
- Supplier performance improvements and faster issue closure
Location(s)
Ahmedabad - Venus Stratum GCC
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.