π¨ Zepto Hiring | Senior Manager – Sourcing Central
π Job Description
Zepto is looking for a Senior Manager – Sourcing Central who can thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth quick-commerce environment. The role is ideal for a street-smart, high-ownership leader who can solve problems quickly, work with data and drive execution across teams.
The selected candidate will be expected to operate with a strong bias for action, make sharp decisions under pressure and work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to drive sourcing-related priorities and business outcomes.
π Key Responsibilities
- Lead and drive key initiatives within the Sourcing Central function.
- Identify operational and business challenges and develop practical solutions quickly.
- Use quantitative analysis and business data to identify insights and support decision-making.
- Monitor relevant metrics and translate data into actionable business recommendations.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to align priorities and deliver business objectives.
- Manage stakeholders effectively across different functions and levels.
- Take ownership of critical initiatives and drive execution from planning through completion.
- Respond quickly to changing business requirements in a high-pressure environment.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.
- Drive execution with minimal supervision and maintain a strong bias for action.
π Eligibility Criteria
- Relevant experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, operations, business or a related function.
- Experience in a leadership or managerial role with strong ownership of business outcomes.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
- Ability to solve complex problems quickly in high-pressure situations.
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and execute without constant supervision.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Strong commercial and business-oriented mindset.
⭐ Key Skills
- Sourcing & Procurement
- Data Analysis
- Quantitative Analysis
- Business Decision-Making
- Stakeholder Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Operational Excellence
- Business Analytics
- Project & Initiative Ownership
- Execution Management
- Process Improvement
- Leadership
- Bias for Action
π° Benefits
- Opportunity to work with one of India's leading quick-commerce companies.
- Exposure to high-growth and fast-paced business operations.
- Opportunity to lead high-impact sourcing initiatives.
- Work closely with cross-functional business and operations teams.
- Build leadership experience in a dynamic e-commerce environment.
- Opportunity to work on data-driven business decisions and process improvements.
⭐ Why Join Zepto?
- Work in one of India's fastest-growing quick-commerce companies.
- Take ownership of high-impact sourcing and business initiatives.
- Work in an environment that rewards speed, ownership and execution.
- Gain exposure to data-driven decision-making and cross-functional leadership.
- Opportunity to build and influence large-scale sourcing and business processes.
π€ How to Prepare for the Interview
- Prepare examples demonstrating how you solved difficult business problems under pressure.
- Revise sourcing, procurement and supply-chain concepts relevant to your experience.
- Be ready to discuss how you use data and metrics to make business decisions.
- Prepare examples of managing difficult or conflicting stakeholder expectations.
- Be ready to explain a high-impact initiative you owned from start to finish.
- Prepare examples where you acted independently without waiting for detailed instructions.
- Be prepared for case-based questions involving rapid problem-solving and business trade-offs.
π© How to Apply
Interested candidates with strong experience in Sourcing, Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain or related business functions can apply by sending their updated resume through the email button below.
π§ Hiring Contact: akhil.goyal@zepto.com