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

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.