Manager Procurement (Packaging Development)

Role - is responsible for end-to-end procurement of raw and packaging materials, with a strong focus on new packaging material development, quality assurance, cost optimization, supplier management, and compliance for domestic and export markets.

Professional certification/course from Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) Mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Operations

- Manage end-to-end procurement activities including processing purchase requisitions/indents (IDO).
- Review BOMs and assess net material requirements against available inventory.
- Float RFQs, prepare comparative statements, evaluate suppliers, and recommend sourcing decisions.
- Negotiate prices, delivery schedules, and payment terms.
- Execute purchase orders after internal approvals.
- Ensure timely follow-up with suppliers and coordinate with stores/logistics.

Packaging Development & Quality Assurance
- Responsible for new packaging material development and quality verification with QA of all new incoming packaging materials.
- Prepare and approve specifications for new packaging materials including labels, cartons, inserts, and develop shade cards.
- Coordinate physical performance trials, packing line trials, and stability studies for recent developments and modifications to existing packaging materials.
- Support production teams in troubleshooting and resolving packing line issues related to packaging material quality deviations.
- Handle market packaging complaints and generate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA).




- Generate packaging material failure reports and maintain records of investigations and corrective actions.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external agencies for packaging artworks and revisions.
- Drive cost optimization by modifying packaging designs to reduce freight cost and increase truck load efficiency.
- Support sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives related to packaging materials.

Vendor Audit & Development
- Conduct timely vendor audits and vendor evaluations focused on quality improvement, compliance, and cost reduction.
- Develop and monitor supplier performance metrics related to packaging material quality, delivery, and service.
- Identify, qualify, and develop alternate suppliers for packaging materials.

Documentation & Compliance

- Maintain complete packaging-related documentation including specifications, test reports, failure reports, instrument calibration records, and MOC (Management of Change) records.
- Ensure compliance with internal quality systems, regulatory requirements, and customer standards.
- Maintain procurement documentation including purchase orders, contracts, and supplier agreements.

Reporting & Coordination
- Provide regular updates to Management, Production, QC, and other stakeholders.
- Support cost analysis, budgeting, and commercial evaluations related to packaging materials.

Qualifications

- Graduate (any discipline).

Experience

- 45 years of relevant experience in procurement with strong exposure to packaging development and quality systems.

Employment Type Full-time

📌 Procurement Manager - Ultima Search - Mumbai.
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