Procurement Specialist (Packaging)

About the role

The Purchasing Specialist – Packaging is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and ensuring the timely availability of packaging materials required for production and operations. The role manages supplier relationships, negotiates pricing and commercial terms, monitors deliveries, and ensures purchased packaging materials meet the company's quality, cost, and delivery requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Source packaging materials based on approved specifications, forecasts, and production requirements
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs), purchase orders, and other purchasing documents
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations based on price, quality, lead time, capacity, and commercial terms
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, minimum order quantities, lead times, and other commercial conditions
• Identify alternative suppliers and packaging sources to ensure supply continuity and competitiveness
• Monitor market trends and packaging-material costs to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with packaging suppliers
• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost
• Monitor packaging-material inventory levels and coordinate replenishment based on demand and production requirements
• Analyze packaging costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Preferably 1 year of purchasing/procurement experience, particularly in packaging, manufacturing, FMCG, food, pharmaceutical, or related industries
• Experience in sourcing packaging materials and managing packaging suppliers is an advantage
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and supplier-management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and preferably experienced with ERP/procurement systems
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Willing to work with cross-functional teams and meet operational deadlines