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Direct Procurement Consultant

  • Full Time
  • Hybrid - Mumbai
  • 3 months
  • Project posted on: 12/11/2026
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Direct Procurement Consultant

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Procurement and vendor management
  • Direct Procurement

Hybrid - Mumbai

Full Time

3 months

 12/11/2026

Assignment Details

Our client, An American Multinational Consumer Products Company,is looking for an experienced Procurement Consultant with a strong background in Direct Procurement to support procurement operations and strategic sourcing initiatives for a short-term engagement. 

Key Responsibilities:
 

  • Manage end-to-end direct procurement activities, including sourcing, supplier identification, evaluation, negotiation and contracting.
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies to optimise procurement costs while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
  • Identify, assess and onboard suppliers in line with organisational procurement requirements.
  • Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, contracts and service-level agreements with vendors.
  • Drive cost optimisation, savings initiatives and procurement efficiencies.
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and monitor vendor performance.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders across business, finance, operations and supply chain to understand procurement requirements.
  • Ensure adherence to procurement policies, processes and compliance standards.
  • Analyse procurement spend and identify opportunities for strategic sourcing and process improvements.

Note-
Duration: 3-4 Months
Location: Mumbai
Capacity: Full time, Hybrid

Skills Required

  • Minimum 5–6 years of hands-on experience in Direct Procurement.
  • Strong understanding of strategic sourcing, supplier management, vendor negotiations and contract management.
  • Experience managing end-to-end procurement processes.
  • Proven ability to drive cost savings and optimise procurement spend.
  • Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and procurement-related tools/systems would be an advantage.
  • Prior experience in the FMCG industry, preferably with a reputed organisation, would be an added advantage.

About the Client

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Industry

FMCG

Experience Required:

5+ years

Additional Skills:

  • Direct Procurement
  • Vendor Management
  • Procurement
  • Supplier Management
  • FMCG

No of open positions:

1

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