Purchase Manager

Role & responsibilities :

Lead the complete purchase team: assign responsibilities, set priorities, review performance and coach team members.

Establish procurement SOPs, approval levels, supplier onboarding standards, documentation requirements and purchase controls

. Plan purchases with Production, Quality, Stores / Warehouse, Maintenance and Finance based on business requirements. Oversee end-to-end sourcing across ingredients, packaging, consumables, engineering spares, services and other assigned categories.

Travel to supplier locations, markets and trade shows as required to identify, assess, shortlist and develop suppliers; maintain alternate sources for critical needs

. Evaluate suppliers and offers on total cost, specifications, quality, lead time, payment terms and supply continuity; negotiate favourable terms.

Monitor supplier quality, delivery, responsiveness and cost; coordinate supplier approvals, required documents and issue resolution with Quality.

Oversee inventory and order follow-up with Stores / Warehouse; ensure timely purchase orders, receipts and invoice coordination while reducing stock-outs and excess inventory.

• Identify validated cost improvements and report spend, savings, supplier performance, pending orders, delays and supply risks.

Preferred candidate profile :

• 8+ years of manufacturing procurement experience; food, dairy or FMCG experience preferred; including experience leading or supervising a team.

Track record of improving procurement processes, supplier performance and cost control.

Strong supplier sourcing, negotiation, analytical skills, purchase planning, inventory coordination and procurement-control skills.

Experience with ERP or procurement systems, Excel and spend / supplier-performance analysis.

Excellent written and verbal English communication and cross-functional coordination skills; relevant degree preferred.

Perks and benefits :

Provident Fund