Assistant Manager, GCC Procurement Support

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 .