Sr. Executive Purchase - PM

Job Purpose

To manage end-to-end procurement of packing materials for the food manufacturing business, ensuring timely availability, optimum cost, consistent quality, and adherence to approved specifications and inventory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of primary and secondary packing materials such as laminated pouches, printed packaging, cartons, corrugated boxes, labels, tapes, liners, bottles, containers, etc.
• Plan material requirements based on production plans, inventory levels, consumption trends, and business requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable vendors for packing materials.
• Obtain quotations, negotiate prices, payment terms, MOQ, lead time, and other commercial terms.
• Prepare and release Purchase Orders and ensure timely delivery as per requirements.
• Monitor open POs, pending deliveries, shortages, and delays and coordinate with vendors for closure.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels while avoiding stock-outs and excess inventory.
• Coordinate closely with Production, Planning, Stores, Quality, R&D and Finance for material requirements and issue resolution.
• Ensure purchased packing materials conform to approved specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate with Quality/QA for vendor approval, material inspection, rejection, and corrective actions.
• Develop alternate sources and ensure business continuity for critical packing materials.
• Track and analyse purchase prices, consumption, savings, vendor performance, and cost trends.
• Support annual rate contracts and long-term procurement agreements with key suppliers.
• Maintain vendor records, quotations, comparative statements, POs, and procurement documentation.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, food safety requirements, and applicable statutory/regulatory requirements.
• Support cost-saving and value-engineering initiatives related to packaging materials.

Key Skills

• Strong vendor development and negotiation skills.
• Good knowledge of packaging materials used in the food industry.
• Understanding of packaging specifications, GSM, dimensions, material structures, printing, laminates, cartons and corrugated packaging.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills.
• Good knowledge of ERP and MS Excel.
• Strong coordination and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers and urgent procurement requirements.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.

Educational Qualification

Any graduate with at least 5yras of relevant experience.

Preferred Industry Experience

Candidates from Food & Beverage, Food Ingredients, FMCG, Dairy, Bakery, Food Processing or Packaging industries will be preferred.