At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.
https://www.godrejindustries.com/
About Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL)
Godrej Consumer Products is a leading emerging markets company. As part of the over 125-year young Godrej Group, we are fortunate to have a proud legacy built on the strong values of trust, integrity and respect for others. At the same time, we are growing fast and have exciting, ambitious aspirations.
Today, our Group enjoys the patronage of 1.2 billion consumers globally, across different businesses. We rank among the largest Household Insecticide and Hair Care players in emerging markets. In Household Insecticides, we are the leader in India, the second largest player in Indonesia and are expanding our footprint in Africa. We are the leader in serving the Hair Care needs of women of African descent, the number one player in Hair Colour in India and Sub-Saharan Africa, and among the leading players in Latin America. We rank number two in Soaps in India and are the number one player in Air Fresheners and Wet Tissues in Indonesia.
Innovation is a key driver of our strategy, and we are constantly looking to delight our consumers with exciting, superior quality products at affordable prices. We were the highest ranked Indian company on Forbes' list of The World's 100 Most Innovative Growth Companies 2015, for the second year in a row.
https://www.godrejcp.com/
Role Purpose
The Regional Procurement Lead – North East Cluster is responsible for end‑to‑end procurement operations for Raw Materials (RM), Packaging Materials (PM), MROs, and indirect spends across the region. The role ensures material availability, inventory optimization, supplier development, and governance, while partnering with regional leadership to drive excellence, safety, quality, and ethical practices.
Key Responsibilities
Regional Procurement & Team Leadership
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Lead and manage the North East regional procurement team, ensuring effective execution of procurement plans and alignment with central sourcing strategies.
Drive capability building, performance management, and a strong culture of ownership and collaboration within the team.
Actively participate as a member of the Regional Leadership Team, contributing to business decisions and strategic initiatives.
RM / PM Availability & Supply Assurance
Ensure continuous availability of RM and PM to support manufacturing and business continuity across the region.
Work closely with plants, material planning, and central teams to mitigate supply risks and manage demand variability.
Support and implement new sourcing initiatives and regional projects related to RM, PM, and spares.
MRO & Indirect Spend Management
Lead regional sourcing, negotiation, and contracting for MROs and indirect materials.
Identify cost optimization opportunities while ensuring service levels, quality, and compliance.
Drive alternative vendor development, particularly for MROs, to reduce dependency risks and improve competitiveness.
Inventory & Obsolescence Management
Ensure robust inventory management practices across RM, PM, spares, and MROs.
Monitor inventory norms, coverage, and slow‑moving / non‑moving items.
Drive initiatives to reduce obsolescence and excess inventory, working closely with plants and central teams.
Supplier & Project Management
Lead and support regional sourcing projects, localization initiatives, and supplier capability enhancement.
Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams on supplier approvals, trials, and continuous improvement.
Ensure effective regional mould management, including availability, maintenance, utilization, and governance.
Governance, Ethics & Compliance
Ensure full compliance with Company Code of Conduct, procurement policies, and statutory requirements.
Promote a culture of ethical sourcing, transparency, safety, and quality across employees and vendors.
Ensure adherence to approved suppliers, contracts, and sourcing guidelines.
Key Interfaces
Regional Manufacturing & Operations Teams
Central Procurement & Category Teams
Quality, Engineering, Finance & Supply Planning
Regional & National Suppliers / Service Providers
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
RM / PM availability and service levels
Inventory turns, coverage, and obsolescence reduction
Cost savings and value creation initiatives
Supplier performance and risk mitigation
Compliance, audit observations, and ethical adherence
Work Experience 2-4 years
Benefits
Be an equal parent
Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners
6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel
Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment
No place for discrimination at Godrej
Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy
Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses
Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy
Community partnerships and advocacy
Persons with Disability (PwD) care
We are selfish about your wellness
Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options
Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members
Preventative healthcare support
Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.
Uncapped sick leave
Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work
Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling
Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way
Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements
Digital and offline instant recognition platforms
An inclusive Godrej
Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And it has been over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.
We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.
If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!
We look forward to meeting you.
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