Job Description Requirement for Packaging Material Purchase Manager - From Food Manufacturing Companies
n Purchase Manager - Packaging Category Buyer - Manager
n Position Overview:
n The Packaging Category Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing the procurement of all packaging materials (primary, secondary, and tertiary) required for the business. This role ensures cost-effective, sustainable, and innovative packaging solutions while maintaining supplier quality, compliance, and reliability. The role collaborates closely with supply chain, production, R&D;, and marketing teams to support business needs and deliver value.
n Key Responsibilities:
n n Develop and implement procurement strategies for packaging materials
n Conduct spend analysis and identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and value engineering.
n Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers based on quality, cost, capacity, sustainability, and compliance.
n Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to secure favourable agreements.
n Benchmark costs and ensure competitiveness in the market.
n Build and maintain strong relationships with key packaging suppliers.
n Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, service, innovation).
n Drive supplier development and risk management initiatives.
n Partner with R&D;, Marketing,



and Operations to support new product development (NPD) and packaging innovation projects.
n Coordinate with logistics and planning for timely availability of materials.
n Ensure compliance with packaging regulations, food safety standards, and legal requirements.
n Track, analyze, and report savings, supplier performance, and category KPIs.
n Implement cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality or functionality.
n n Qualifications & Skills:
n n Bachelor's degree in related field.
n 4–8 years of procurement experience, with at least 2–3 years in packaging procurement/category management.
n Solid negotiation and contract management skills.
n Good knowledge of packaging materials, technologies, and suppliers.
n Familiarity with sustainability trends in packaging.
n Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
n Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office.
n Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
n n Key Competencies:
n n Strategic sourcing mindset
n Cost consciousness & value engineering orientation
n Strong supplier management & partnership skills
n Innovation-driven with sustainability focus
n Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities
n n Interested candidates can share CV
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📌 Packaging Material Purchase Manager - From Food Manufacturing (Raigarh)
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