General Manager - Procurement

<p><b>Group Company:</b> Marks and Spencer Reliance India Private Limited</p> <p class="Designation"><b>Designation:</b> General Manager - Procurement</p> <p class="Office Location"><b>Office Location:</b> </p> <p class="Position description"><strong style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Position description:</strong><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;"> An astute leader with strong leadership skills and a proven track record of process excellence, cost optimization, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement operations, Transitions and developing high performing team</span></p><p><span style="font-size:inherit;"><b>Key accountabilities, responsibilities, and measures:</b></span></p><p>Strategic Procurement</p><ul><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Develop and execute indirect procurement strategy aligned with business objectives.</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Lead category management and sourcing initiatives across IT, Marketing, Retail, Facilities, Logistics, Professional Services, HR, Admin, and CAPEX (Projects & others.</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Drive cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation initiatives.</span></li></ul><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Supplier & Contract Management</span></p><ul><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Establish strategic supplier partnerships and performance management frameworks.</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Lead commercial negotiations and contract management.</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Ensure supplier compliance, risk mitigation, and business continuity planning.</span></li></ul><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Stakeholder Management</span></p><ul><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Partner with business leaders to understand requirements and deliver procurement solutions.</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Influence sourcing decisions and promote procurement best practices across the organization.</span></li></ul><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Governance & Transformation</span></p><ul><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Ensure compliance with procurement policies, controls, and audit requirements.</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Drive procurement digitization, process automation, and analytics-based decision making.</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Lead procurement transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.</span></li></ul><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Leadership</span></p><ul><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Lead, mentor, and develop procurement teams.</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Build procurement capabilities, succession plans, and high-performance culture.</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement operational excellence and compliance focus across colleagues, while ensuring adherence to the M&S Behaviours</span></li></ul><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;"><strong>Key relationships and stakeholders:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Business Functions - IT, Marketing, Retail Operations, Logistics, HR and Administration</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Finance, Legal, Risk, Compliance</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Projects, Facilities and CAPEX teams</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">External suppliers, service providers and strategic sourcing partners</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:inherit;font-family:Arial;"><b>Key Skills:</b></span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Strategic Procurement & Commercial Acumen</span></p><ul><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Shape category strategies, negotiate complex contracts and deliver measurable commercial value.</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Strong negotiation and influencing capability.</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Ability to collaboration with project, engineering, operations, and business teams to develop procurement strategies, vendor ecosystems, and contracting models that support rapid retail growth and operational excellence.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:inherit;">Supplier & Risk Management</span></p><ul><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Build supplier relationships, manage performance and mitigate sourcing and continuity risks.</span></li></ul><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Leadership & Team Development</span></p><ul><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Lead cross-functional change and build an accountable, high-performing procurement team.</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Ability to lead transformation and change.</span></li></ul><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Governance & Operational Excellence</span></p><ul><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Embed robust procurement controls, policy compliance and continuous improvement.</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">High level of integrity and governance orientation</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Drive supplier innovation, standardization, value engineering, and strategic partnerships to optimize project costs and improve speed-to-market for retail expansion initiatives.</span></li></ul><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Digital & Data-Driven Decision Making</span></p><ul><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Knowledge & ability to leverage procurement technologies, digital platforms, automation tools, and AI-enabled solutions to drive sourcing effectiveness, process efficiency, and enhanced stakeholder experience</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Utilize spend analytics, market intelligence, supplier performance dashboards, and data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making and value creation</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Plan & drive digital initiatives</span></li></ul><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Stakeholder Management & Influence</span></p><ul><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Partner credibly with senior leaders and balance commercial priorities across functions.</span></li></ul><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;"><strong>Qualification:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering , Commerce, Supply Chain, Operations or related discipline.</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">MBA / PGDM preferably in Business Management, Operations, Supply Chain</span></li></ul><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;"><strong>Experience:</strong></span></p><p class="Primary Responsibilities"></p><ul><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">15+ years of progressive procurement experience, including a minimum of 8 years in indirect procurement leadership roles.</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation and procurement transformation.</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Strong background in procurement governance, risk management and cross-functional stakeholder engagement.</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Experience in Fashion, Retail or similar industries preferred.</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Exposure to procurement platforms such as SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Oracle or equivalent systems.</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;">Proven experience in sourcing and procurement for retail store fit-outs, new store launches, refurbishments, MEP works, fixtures & furniture, branding and signage, facilities management, and indirect procurement categories.</span></li></ul><p><img style="max-width:1180px;max-height:600px;width:660.532px;height:142.469px;" src="https://darwinbox-data-prod-mum.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/INSTANCE3_a66df0383acd64_192/images/a840696706ad073d2c11fa__M_S_Behaviours_2_1.png?Bucket=darwinbox-data-prod-mum,Key=INSTANCE3_a66df0383acd64_192/images/a840696706ad073d2c11fa__M_S_Behaviours_2_1.png" alt="a840696706ad073d2c11fa__M_S_Behaviours_2_1.png" /><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:inherit;"><br /></span></p>