1. Procurement Planning & Material Availability

* Plan procurement requirements for Raw Materials, Packaging Materials, and
Chemicals based on Annual Operating Plan (AOP), production plans, and
inventory levels.
* Prepare rolling procurement plans and coordinate with suppliers to align
production schedules with organizational requirements.
* Monitor inventory levels and forecast material requirements to prevent stock
shortages or excess inventory.

2. PepsiCo Coordination & Compliance

* Coordinate with PepsiCo on all ongoing matters related to Raw Material and
Packaging Material procurement.
* Obtain necessary approvals for suppliers, materials, specifications, and
procurement-related activities.
* Support new vendor development initiatives in collaboration with PepsiCo.
* Track supplier re-approval timelines and ensure timely completion of
compliance requirements.
* Coordinate cost-saving initiatives and monitor implementation progress.

3. Supplier & Inventory Management

* Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable
supply, quality,



and competitive commercial terms.
* Identify, evaluate, and develop recent suppliers to strengthen supply continuity
and reduce procurement risk.
* Ensure timely dispatch of Raw Materials and Packaging Materials to
manufacturing plants by coordinating transportation and contracts.
* Monitor supplier performance with respect to quality, cost, delivery, and
responsiveness.
* Support inventory optimization while ensuring uninterrupted plant operations.

4. Contracts, Costing & MIS

* Prepare procurement MIS reports for management review.
* Ensure timely creation and maintenance of procurement contracts in SAP for
materials including CO₂, Cans, Closures, RGB, Laminates, Sleeves, and other
assigned categories.
* Maintain procurement records and documentation accurately.
* Support cost analysis, budgeting exercises, and procurement reporting.
* Assist in tracking procurement performance and identifying opportuni

📌 Deputy General Manager- Procurement (India)
🏢 Varun Beverages Limited (VBL)
📍 India