Key Responsibilities

Procurement &

- Cost Management

- Manage procurement of Raw Materials and Primary &
- Secondary Packaging Materials.

- Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.

- Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and annual rate contracts with vendors.

- Conduct quarterly benchmarking of material prices across regions to identify cost optimization opportunities.

- Develop cost models for labels, cartons, tapes, corrugation, and other packaging materials to strengthen negotiations.

Vendor Development &

- Management

- Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop new suppliers to improve quality, cost, and supply reliability.

- Maintain strong relationships with existing vendors while continuously expanding the supplier base.

- Evaluate vendor performance on quality, delivery, cost, and service parameters.

- Support alternate vendor development to mitigate supply risks.

Packaging Standardization &

- Value Engineering

- Work closely with Manufacturing and Product Development teams on packaging standardization initiatives.

- Drive value engineering projects to optimize packaging specifications and reduce overall material costs.

- Ensure the Packaging Material Manual is updated with all approved specifications and revisions.

Process &

- Systems

- Ensure accurate master data and smooth procurement transactions in SAP.





- Support process improvements and system enhancements for procurement activities.

- Maintain procurement documentation and ensure compliance with organizational policies.

Cross-Functional Coordination

- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Finance, Taxation, IT, Legal, CFA teams, and Logistics partners for new product launches, packaging changes, and procurement initiatives.

- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely material availability and uninterrupted production.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Commerce, Supply Chain, or related discipline.

- MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain or Operations will be an added advantage.

Experience

- 10 to 15 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain.

- Experience in FMCG, Packaging, Manufacturing, or Consumer Goods industry preferred.

- Exposure to Raw Material and Packaging Material procurement is highly desirable.

Key Skills

- Procurement &
- Strategic Sourcing

- Vendor Development &

- Vendor Management

- Commercial Negotiation

- Cost Analysis &

- Cost Optimization

- Value Engineering

- Packaging Material Knowledge

- SAP (MM Module)

- Advanced MS Excel

- Data Analysis &

- Reporting

- Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management

- Robust Communication &

- Negotiation Skills

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