Position Overview
Overview
Manager – Direct Sourcing (Raw Materials) | Global Category Management – India
Location: Bangalore, India
Function: Global Product Sourcing
Experience: 10+ years | Individual Contributor + People Leader
Industry Exposure: Nutrition, FMCG, Food Ingredients, Pharma
About the Role
This is a strategic, high‑impact category leadership role within a newly rebranded Global Product Sourcing organization.
You will own regional direct spend categories across
Flavours, Coatings, Food Chemicals, Vitamins, Minerals, Botanicals, and more
— acting as the regional expert and decision driver for India.
You’ll influence
cost, innovation, supply continuity, compliance, and supplier capability , while partnering closely with
R&D, Quality, Tech Ops, Regulatory, and Marketing teams globally .
Responsibilities
Lead end‑to‑end category management for key raw material categories across India
Drive minimum
5% Y...