Senior Director - Marketing and Services procurement

Position: Senior Director - Marketing and Services procurement Qualification:Post Graduation in Marketing, Supply Chain or General Management.15+ years experience in Procurement of Marketing & Services field.Certification in Advance Procurement eg CIPS / CPSM / CPSCM Our Story Founded in 2021 by Stanford University dropouts, Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, Zepto is India's fastest growing e-grocery company valued at $1.4 Billion following its recent Series-E fundraise of $200 Million from marquee global investors including StepStone Group, Goodwater Capital, Y Combinator Continuity, Kaiser Permanente, Nexus Venture Partners, Glade Brook Capital, and Lachy Groom. Headquartered in Mumbai, Zepto is present across 10 major cities in the country, 1000+ employees strong, and delivers 5000+ products, including fresh fruits and vegetables, daily cooking essentials, dairy, health-and-hygiene products, etc., to Indian homes within 10 minutes. Through strong tech capabilities, an efficient business model, and a network of highly optimized delivery centers across its 10 locations, the company is revolutionizing the Indian grocery segment currently pegged at $600 Billion, making it easier and more convenient. Beyond groceries, Zepto has also introduced a cafe offering that allows customers to order Coffee, Chai, and other Café items, along with their groceries. Skills :* Strategic Thinking & Vision -Develop Marketing & Services Procurement vision & charterProven Leadership skills - ability to build a positive and performance driven culture.* Domain skills -MarketingDeep understanding of various marketing channels viz Social Media , Digital media, ATL media ( TV, Print, OOH & radio),On Ground activation, PR events, marketing campaignsGood understanding of Digital marketing channels viz SEO, SEM, Content marketing, social media, analytics & toolsDeep Pan India market understanding and relations with Marketing & Research agencies, PR & Event management agencies, SMM agencies, Media & Creative content and Merchandising agenciesStrong analytical skills especially on spend analysis , vendor performance, market analysisServicesGood understanding and experience of Employee related services viz Recruitment agencies, Travel, Welfare , Insurance, Entertainment etc..Good understanding and experience in sourcing business related services viz Security, Housekeeping, Pest Control, Resource Sourcing, General merchandiseProcurement :Excellent procurement domain knowledge & experience on negotiation strategies , cost drivers and TCO concepts.Strong understanding and relationship with key suppliers in this domainExcellent execution speed - time sensitive to user requests.Contracting skills mandatoryAdherence to process governance and procurement policiesSoft skills : Team player , people skills, stakeholder engagement , communication and collaboration skills.excellent system skills ( MS office suite)

Founded in 2021 by Stanford University dropouts, Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, Zepto is India's fastest growing e-grocery company valued at $1.4 Billion following its recent Series-E fundraise of $200 Million from marquee global investors including StepStone Group, Goodwater Capital, Y Combinator Continuity, Kaiser Permanente, Nexus Venture Partners, Glade Brook Capital, and Lachy Groom. Headquartered in Mumbai, Zepto is present across 10 major cities in the country, 1000+ employees strong, and delivers 5000+ products, including fresh fruits and vegetables, daily cooking essentials, dairy, health-and-hygiene products, etc., to Indian homes within 10 minutes. Through strong tech capabilities, an efficient business model, and a network of highly optimized delivery centers across its 10 locations, the company is revolutionizing the Indian grocery segment currently pegged at $600 Billion, making it easier and more convenient. Beyond groceries, Zepto has also introduced a cafe offering that allows customers to order Coffee, Chai, and other Café items, along with their groceries.