Jayakrishnan Nair

Spice Commodity Director at McCormick Global

George Town, Cayman Islands

About

IIM certified professional with cross industry experience of around 28years in Supply Chain Function mainly in the arena of Procurement & Global sourcing with specialization in FMCG, Commodities, Packaging, Indirect & Projects Managing a leadership & key account manager role across Supply Chain function boldly driving improved operating margin and competitive differentiator advantage by leading cost consciousness and best in class procurement

Experience

  • Spice Commodity Director at McCormick Global Ingredients Ltd.
    Feb 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • Procurement Director at McCormick & Company
    Jan 2020 - May 2024 · 4 yrs 5 mos

  • Vice President at AVT McCormick Ingredients Pvt. Ltd.
    Jun 2014 - Dec 2019 · 5 yrs 7 mos

  • Head - Procurement at Ruchi Soya Industries Ltd.
    Nov 2011 - Jun 2014 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    Responsible for an overall spend of approx. Rs. 11 Bn. per annum, spread across Packaging, Chemicals, Fuel stock & Engg. Spares, to be managed across 21 manufacturing locations controlled through 5 Hubs with a total work force of over 25 professionals including central category function

  • General Manager (Supply Chain) at Parle Agro Pvt Ltd
    Aug 2009 - Oct 2011 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Responsible for Rs. 3.5 Bn. worth of procurement budget & provide functional leadership and guidance to the Supply Chain functions Support the Beverage, Confectionary & Food business for effective sourcing & distribution