Manager- Process Excellence

Godrej Industries (Chemicals) is one of the oldest businesses of the Godrej Group and is in the business of manufacturing oleochemicals in India since 1963. Today, we are one of India’s leading oleochemicals players and manufacture and market over 100 chemicals for use in more than 24 applications. We are expanding our reach globally and our products are exported to over 80 countries in North and South America, Asia, Europe, Australia and Africa. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities are located in India at Valia in Gujarat and Ambernath in Maharashtra.

Over the last decade, we have diversified our product portfolio to include value added specialty products. We are constantly looking for new ways to collaborate and learn from partners across the globe. At the same time, we are also investing significantly in Research and Development to enhance our capabilities and grow our product portfolio. We recently set up a Research and Development centre at Ambernath and a pilot plant at Valia to develop our new range of products. We have also formed a Technology Excellence Group to build on our technical capabilities and cross-pollinate best practices between our factories.

As a part of Godrej Good & Green , we are deeply committed to building a more inclusive and Greener India. In line with this, we are making sustainability a key part of our manufacturing process and value chain and have set ourselves targets for 2020. Our relentless focus on energy conservation has been consistently recognized by several industry bodies such as the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Indian Chemical Council (ICC) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

http://www.godrejindustries.com

Designation-Manager – Process Excellence (Procurement)

Location-HO

Job Purpose- : Develop, document, and implement standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for the end-to-end P2P process, including sourcing, procurement, supplier management, contract management, and relevant warehouse operations.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Process Design and Implementation: Develop, document, and implement standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for the end-to-end P2P process, including sourcing, procurement, supplier management, contract management, and relevant warehouse operations.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to optimize procurement processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. Lead process improvement initiatives, leveraging process excellence methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean).
• Vendor Governance: Design and implement a comprehensive vendor governance model, including vendor qualification, performance evaluation, risk assessment, and supplier relationship management.
• Data Analysis: Analyze procurement data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and performance metrics. Generate insights to inform process improvements, vendor performance evaluation, and decision-making.
• KPI Development: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure procurement performance, including cost savings, supplier on-time delivery, quality, and compliance.
• Digital Procurement: Drive the adoption of digital procurement technologies and tools to automate processes, improve efficiency, and enhance data visibility. Lead Procurement module in SAP transition from ECC to HANNA.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, IT) to ensure alignment and effective process execution.
• Change Management: Develop and execute change management plans to support process implementation, vendor governance model adoption, KPI tracking, and digital transformation initiatives.
• System Utilization: Ensure effective utilization of procurement systems and tools to support process efficiency, compliance, and vendor management

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred

Experience: 5 to 10Yrs

Skills:

• 8-10 years of experience in procurement, with a strong focus on process improvement and optimization.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing SOPs and vendor governance models in a complex procurement environment.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes in the manufacturing industry, preferably chemicals
• Proficiency in process mapping, data analysis, performance metrics, and digital procurement technologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Skills:

• Certification in Six Sigma or Lean methodologies
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and procurement automation tools (e.g., e-procurement platforms)
• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and compliance requirements

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 has been for 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 recognize 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.