Job Location MUMBAI GENERAL OFFICE Job Description Procter & Gamble is one of the largest FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) company in the world with strong brands like Pampers, Ariel, Always, Gillette and Oral B just to name a few. For more information about P&G the company and our brands please visit www.pg.com and our career website at pgcareers.com Are you ready to unleash your technical creativity? Innovation is the driving effort behind everything we do at P&G. Across the world, you will find thousands of scientists, engineers and developers working in manufacturing plants, innovation centers and distribution facilities. Job Family Summary: This role falls under the job family of Purchasing Brand Building. As a member of this job family, y ou will be responsible for executing sourcing strategy with excellence, ensuring that all processes are compliant and efficient, while delivering best total value to the business. This role requires a strong focus on digital tools, data accuracy, and collaborative support for internal brand building teams and external vendors. It involves leading digitization efforts across the Sourcing to payment value chain. Job Description: This role in the Purchasing Market Operations team is an entry-level role that supports the execution of purchasing strategies. The individual will be involved in various aspects of purchasing operations, from supplier selection to contract negotiation. Responsibilities: Strategic Sourcing and Process Management: + Execute sourcing strategies for brand-building services, including digital advertising, content creation, and social media management. + Review & process purchase requisitions + Manage and maintain the vendor database, ensuring all information is accurate and up-to-date. + Implement and monitor operational purchasing policies and procedures. Digital Expertise and Analytics: + Leverage digital tools and data analytics to streamline workflows, track vendor performance, and generate actionable insights. + Maintain accurate documentation and leverage systems to track key data points related to marketing services. Stakeholder and Vendor Management: + Serve as the primary point of contact for routine communication with agencies, freelancers, and other vendors. + Liaise with internal marketing and finance teams to address operational purchasing-related inquiries/issues + Building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with vendor partners. Risk and Compliance: + Ensuring all agreements and supporting documents are properly executed and stored + Ensure all daily purchasing activities adhere to company policies, standards, and legal requirements. + Identify and report on any purchase-related issues or compliance risks What we offer: + A wide range of challenging manufacturing/engineering assignments in one of the most influential companies in the world. We don’t just offer a job; we offer a career with varying assignments and lots of development opportunities + An opportunity for you to develop and deliver state of the art technologies supported by multi-million capital investments. + Travel opportunities to the project locations to see your design come to life + Continuous coaching– you will work with passionate people and receive both formal training as well as day-to-day mentoring from your coach and manager + Dynamic and respectful international work environment– employees are at the core, we value every individual and encourage initiatives, promoting agility and work/life balance. + A competitive compensation package, in line with your qualifications and experience Job Qualifications Required Skills and Qualifications + Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or a related field. + 1–3 years of experience in a procurement, purchasing, or operations role, preferably with exposure to digital or marketing services. + Proficiency in using digital tools and procurement software (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, or other ERP systems). + Strong analytical and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Just so you know: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Our mission of Diversity and Inclusion is: “Everyone valued. Everyone included. Everyone performing at their peak”. At P&G, the hiring journey is personalized every step of the way, thereby ensuring equal opportunities for all, with a strong foundation of Ethics & Corporate Responsibility guiding everything we do. All the available job opportunities are posted either on our website - pgcareers.com, or on our official social media pages, for the convenience of prospective candidates, and do not require them to pay any kind of fees towards their application.” Job Schedule Full time Job Number R000137879 Job Segmentation Experienced Professionals