Customers Procurement Manager, Castrol

Manage procurement delivery for Castrol India PU Indirect spend including marketing, retail assets, professional services, real estate, facilities management, engineering & maintenance, CAPEX projects, travel & events.

Align regional procurement activities with category plans and business priorities to deliver secure, compliant, competitive, and risk-managed outcomes.

Drive supplier performance management, strategic partnerships, and lead procurement transformation and change management initiatives with up to 25% travel.

Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate qualification in Procurement or equivalent relevant professional experience.

Proven functional expertise in category management, procurement strategy execution, and business context alignment.

Work Experience Required: Not explicitly mentioned in the JD.

Ability to travel up to 25%; hybrid work location based in Mumbai.

Experienced in navigating complex multinational business environments with strong commercial acumen and critical thinking.

Demonstrated ability to develop strategic partnerships, influence senior stakeholders, and lead cross-functional procurement initiatives.

Skilled in change management, innovation in procurement processes, and balancing local regional needs with global category strategies.