Department: Procurement / New Product Development (NPD)
Location: Pune (Narhe)
Experience: 3–6 Years (FMCG / Beauty & Personal Care / Cosmetics preferred)

About the Role:
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Packaging Procurement Executive / Assistant Manager to support our New Product Development (NPD) function. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing innovative packaging materials, developing vendor partnerships, ensuring timely procurement for new product launches, and optimizing cost, quality, and delivery.

The role requires close collaboration with NPD, R&D;, Packaging Development, Design, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure successful commercialization of new products.

Key Responsibilities:
Packaging Procurement
 Source primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging materials for new product launches.
 Identify and develop new suppliers for innovative and sustainable packaging solutions.
 Obtain quotations, negotiate pricing, payment terms, MOQs, and lead times.
 Ensure timely procurement of packaging materials to meet project timelines.





Vendor Development & Management
 Identify, evaluate, onboard, and manage packaging vendors.
 Conduct supplier evaluations and periodic performance reviews.
 Build solid relationships with packaging suppliers to ensure quality, innovation, and continuity of supply.
 Coordinate vendor audits in collaboration with the QA team.

New Product Development (NPD) Support
 Work closely with the NPD, R&D;, Brand, and Packaging Design teams during product development.
 Source new packaging formats, finishes, materials, closures, labels, and accessories.
 Ensure packaging materials meet product specifications and regulatory requirements.
 Support packaging trials, pilot batches, and commercial launches.

Cost Optimization
 Drive cost-saving initiatives through alternate sourcing and value engineering.
 Benchmark packaging costs and recommend commercially viable alternatives.
 Analyze mar

📌 Assistant Manager – Packaging Procurement (India)
🏢 Ghar Soaps
📍 India