Herbalife - Manager - Strategic Sourcing - Raw Materials

Why This Role Matters:

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 will influence cost, innovation, supply continuity, compliance, and supplier capability, while partnering closely with R&D, Quality, Tech Ops, Regulatory, and Marketing teams globally.

What You'll Own:

As Manager - Direct Sourcing (Raw Materials), you will:

• Lead end-to-end category management for key raw material categories across India
• Drive minimum 5% YoY cost savings / cost avoidance through HMM, localization, dual sourcing, and innovation
• Be the single point of contact for supplier strategy, pricing, contracting, and long-term agreements (OTIF-based)
• Partner deeply with R&D and Flavour Houses on cost-effective, innovative flavour and ingredient solutions
• Lead supplier innovation days, technology scouting, and site audits
• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned to global objectives
• Own supplier performance management (SRM), QBRs/HBRs, scorecards, and supplier development
• Drive risk mitigation plans (capacity expansion to 200%, localization, forward cover)
• Ensure FSSAI compliance in partnership with GRA and Quality teams
• Publish category dashboards and present insights to regional and global leadership
• Coach and develop 1-2 analysts in a matrix structure

What We're Looking For:

Must-Have Expertise:

• 10+ years of procurement / sourcing experience
• Minimum 7 years in Category Management or Strategic Sourcing
• Strong exposure to raw materials / ingredients / direct spend
• Proven track record of cost savings, supplier negotiations, and SRM
• Experience influencing stakeholders in a matrix, global environment
• Excellent contract negotiation and commercial acumen

Core Skills:

• Strategic sourcing & category planning
• Supplier innovation & cost transformation
• Contracting, risk mitigation & compliance
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management & executive presence
• Global mindset with cultural sensitivity

Education:

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, or related field

What Makes This Team Special:

• Part of a 50+ member global sourcing network
• True global category ownership, not transactional buying
• Strong focus on innovation, scale, and value creation
• Opportunity to shape next-generation sourcing strategies globally
• High visibility role with cross-functional and senior leadership exposure