he Purchase Officer (Packaging Material) will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring all types of packaging materials (e.g., corrugated boxes, inner cartons, polybags, tapes, labels, and protective packaging) required for production. The primary focus is to ensure the uninterrupted supply of high-quality packaging materials at the most competitive prices while optimizing inventory levels.

## Key Responsibilities

1. Sourcing & Procurement:

- Source and procure packaging materials based on Material Requirement Planning (MRP) and production schedules.
- Release Purchase Orders (POs) in a timely manner and follow up with vendors to ensure on-time delivery.
- Coordinate with the Design and Quality teams to ensure artwork, dimensions, and material specifications are accurately communicated to vendors.

2. Vendor Management & Negotiation:

- Identify, evaluate, and empanel reliable vendors for various packaging materials.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve cost savings without compromising quality.
- Conduct periodic vendor performance evaluations based on delivery timelines, quality consistency, and responsiveness.

3. Inventory & Cost Control:

- Monitor inventory levels of packaging materials to prevent both stock-outs and dead stock.
- Implement inventory control measures (like Just-In-Time or Minimum/Maximum levels) for high-volume packaging items.
- Analyze market trends for raw materials (such as paper craft rates, plastic granules, etc.) to anticipate price fluctuations.

4. Quality & Compliance Coordination:

- Work closely with the Incoming Quality Control (IQC)



team to handle material rejections or deviations.
- Ensure vendors comply with structural and safety standards required for the products.
- Coordinate vendor visits or audits when necessary to resolve recurring quality issues.

5. Documentation & Reporting:

- Maintain accurate records of POs, invoices, vendor contracts, and price comparison sheets.
- Track and prepare monthly reports on purchase spend, cost savings achieved, and vendor delivery performance.
- Coordinate with the Accounts department for timely vendor payment processing and reconciliation.

Qualifications & Experience

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. A diploma in Packaging Technology is a strong plus.
- Experience: 2 to 4 years of core experience in purchasing/procurement, specifically handling packaging materials within a manufacturing environment.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong command of MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) for data analysis and reporting.

Competencies & Skills

- Negotiation Skills: Ability to build strong vendor relationships while driving hard bargains for cost efficiency.
- Attention to Detail: Precision in checking technical specifications, artwork versions, and purchase order terms.
- Problem-Solving: Quick thinking to resolve supply chain bottlenecks or sudden material shortages.
- Communication: Clear and qualified verbal and written communication skills to coordinate between internal departments and external partners.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Cell phone reimbursement

Work Location: In person

📌 Packaging Purchase Officer (India)
🏢 Aksh Lights India
📍 India