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The organization operates an extensive network of pharmacies across multiple cities, offering pharmaceutical products, healthcare services, and wellness solutions while maintaining high standards of quality, accessibility, and customer care.\nJob Scope\n The Manager - Procurement (Consumer Goods) is responsible for leading the procurement and category management of company's non-pharmaceutical portfolio, including FMCG, personal care, baby care, wellness, cosmetics, and general merchandise. The role is 80% procurement-focused and 20% supply chain-focused, driving category growth through strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, commercial negotiations, and Joint Business Planning (JBP), while ensuring product availability across the retail network.\nKey Responsibilities\nProcurement & Commercial\nDevelop and execute procurement strategies for assigned consumer goods categories.\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with FMCG companies, importers, distributors, and brand principals.\nLead commercial negotiations on pricing, trade margins, rebates, promotional funding, listing fees, shelf rentals, marketing support, and credit terms.\nDevelop and execute Joint Business Plans (JBPs) with strategic suppliers to achieve mutual growth objectives.\nPrepare, monitor, and align supplier-wise sales targets and business plans.\nRenegotiate supplier agreements to improve front-end and back-end margins.\nPlan and execute monthly promotional campaigns and annual sales gala activities with suppliers.\nDrive pricing, merchandising, and assortment strategies to maximize sales and profitability.\nDevelop new product categories, identify market trends, and introduce innovative brands and products.\nMonitor supplier performance and ensure commercial commitments are achieved.\nSupply Chain (20%)\nSupport inventory health by managing slow-moving inventory and minimizing ageing stock.\nEnsure product availability across warehouses and retail stores through effective purchase planning.\nOptimize inventory levels and stock days while minimizing stock-outs and excess inventory.\nImprove availability of high-selling articles through effective replenishment and supplier coordination.\nCollaborate with Planning, Warehouse, and Retail Operations to ensure timely product availability.\nKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)\nKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)\nSales Growth (Non-Pharma Categories)\nGross Margin & Trade Income\nFront-End & Back-End Margin Improvement\nJBP Execution\nSupplier Sales Target Achievement\nProduct Availability\nInventory Days / Stock Days\nNew Category Development\nPromotional ROI\nSupplier Performance Score\nEducation\nMBA/Bachelor's in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field.\nExperience\n6-10 years of procurement or category management experience in FMCG, retail, consumer goods, pharmacy retail, or modern trade.\nThis advertisement is published on 04 August 2026. 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