Senior Manager - PM Procurement

Senior Manager PM Procurement Location : Vikhroli, Mumbai (In-office)

Team : 4–5 direct reports

Role Overview

Lead end-to-end packaging procurement strategy, planning, and execution for over 1,500 SKUs across 6+ Purplle Private Brands in personal care and cosmetics. Ensure cost-efficient, sustainable, and high-quality packaging solutions that enhance brand value.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategy for all packaging types – bottles, tubes, laminates, labels, cartons, corrugated boxes, pouches, etc.
• Source, evaluate, and manage high-performance suppliers; drive innovation and cost optimization.
• Lead vendor negotiations and finalize contracts to achieve best value without quality compromise.
• Drive sustainability initiatives with eco-friendly packaging materials and processes.
• Oversee day-to-day procurement ensuring OTIF (On Time In Full) delivery and adherence to specifications.
• Collaborate with marketing, R&D, quality, and operations for NPDs and product refreshes.
• Track supplier performance via audits, scorecards, and continuous improvement programs.

Required Experience

• 5+ years in procurement/packaging sourcing in FMCG, cosmetics, or e-commerce.
• Strong knowledge of plastics, laminates, paperboard, printing processes.
• Experience managing large SKU portfolios and multi-brand environments.
• Proven vendor management and contract negotiation expertise.

Skills & Competencies

• Technical: Packaging materials, sourcing strategies, ERP tools, costing, budgeting.
• Soft: Negotiation, stakeholder management, leadership, analytical thinking, collaboration.

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering/Packaging Technology; MBA in Supply Chain or related field preferred.

Other Requirements Willingness to travel for supplier visits, audits, and industry events.

Key KPIs

• Cost savings % vs. budget.
• OTIF supply performance.
• Vendor quality and compliance score.
• Sustainability milestones achieved.