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.