- Job Title: Sourcing (Assistant Manager)– Packaging Development & Procurement
- Department: Procurement / Operations
- Location: IMT Sec- 68 Faridabad
- Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will own the entire lifecycle of packaging material—from initial concept and vendor onboarding to bulk procurement and continuous cost optimization.

1. New Vendor Development & Onboarding

· Identify, evaluate, and onboard new packaging vendors capable of meeting quality, capacity, and sustainability requirements.

· Conduct vendor audits, assess technical capabilities, and establish Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

· Build a robust, risk-mitigated vendor pipeline to prevent single-source dependencies.

2. Packaging Development for New Products

· Design and develop innovative, functional, and sustainable packaging solutions for new product launches.

· Conduct compatibility studies, transit trials, and drop tests to ensure product integrity throughout the supply chain.

· Define and establish standard technical specifications (dimensions, material composition, GSM, etc.) for all packaging components.

3. Procurement & Supply Chain Management

· Manage the end-to-end procurement of all packaging materials (primary, secondary, and tertiary).

· Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with vendors to ensure timely availability of materials.





· Monitor inventory levels closely to prevent both stock-outs and excess dead stock.

4. Value Engineering & Cost Optimization

· Analyze existing packaging structures to identify opportunities for material reduction, down-gauging, or redesign without compromising quality.

· Implement cost-saving initiatives through volume consolidation, alternative material sourcing, and process improvements.

· Track and report monthly cost-reduction metrics against organizational targets.

Required Qualifications & Skills

- Education: B.Tech / Graduate Diploma in Packaging Technology (from institutes like IIP - Indian Institute of Packaging) or a degree in Material Science / Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience: 5 to 9 years of proven experience handling both development and procurement of packaging materials.
- Technical Skills:
- Deep knowledge of various packaging materials (corrugated boxes, plastics, laminates, glass, sustainable/eco-friendly alternatives).
- Familiarity with printing technologies, artwork approval processes, and structural design.
- Commercial Skills: Solid negotiation, contract management, and costing skills (should understand raw material cost drivers like paper/plastic resin price indexing).
- Software: Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and MS Excel.

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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