Job Purpose

To support the procurement of packaging materials required for manufacturing and dispatch operations by ensuring timely availability of quality materials at competitive prices. The role involves vendor coordination, procurement planning, inventory monitoring, purchase order execution, and ensuring compliance with company quality and procurement standards.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Operations

- Procure packaging materials based on production plans and inventory requirements.
- Float Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to approved suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.
- Prepare commercial comparison statements and support vendor selection.
- Create Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs) in the ERP system.
- Monitor order status and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
- Coordinate urgent procurement requirements to avoid production disruptions.
- Resolve delivery, quality, and quantity discrepancies with suppliers.

Materials to be Procured

Responsible for procurement of:

- Shrink films and stretch wraps
- Corrugated boxes and cartons
- Labels, stickers, and printed packaging materials
- BOPP tapes and strapping materials
- Pallets and pallet wrapping materials
- Tamper-evident seals
- Packing tapes, adhesives, and protective packaging materials
- Packaging consumables used in production and dispatch operations
- HDPE drums, barrels, and jerry cans
- Glass bottles
- Plastic caps, closures, and seals

Vendor Management

- Develop and maintain relationships with approved packaging material suppliers.
- Identify and evaluate alternate suppliers to improve cost competitiveness and supply reliability.
- Support vendor onboarding,



qualification, and performance evaluation.
- Assist in commercial negotiations under the guidance of the Procurement Manager.

Inventory Coordination

- Coordinate with Production, Stores, and Dispatch teams to maintain optimum inventory levels.
- Monitor consumption trends and reorder levels.
- Ensure availability of critical packaging materials to support uninterrupted production.

Quality & Compliance

- Coordinate with the Quality team to ensure packaging materials meet approved specifications.
- Ensure procurement complies with company procurement policies and applicable statutory requirements.
- Maintain supplier quality records, certificates, and supporting documentation.
- Support supplier quality audits and corrective action follow-up.

Documentation & Reporting

- Maintain procurement records, quotations, purchase orders, contracts, and supplier documentation.
- Prepare procurement MIS reports and vendor performance reports.
- Support internal and external audits related to procurement activities.

Qualification

- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Packaging Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, or a related discipline.

Experience

- 2-5 years of experience in packaging material procurement, purchasing, supply chain,



or stores.
- Fresh graduates with relevant internship experience in manufacturing industries may also be considered.

Technical Skills

- Basic knowledge of packaging materials and industrial procurement processes.
- Understanding of supplier evaluation and inventory management.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
- Good proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Preferred Industry Experience

- Ethanol & Distillery
- FMCG
- Food & Beverage
- Pharmaceuticals
- Chemicals
- Packaging Manufacturing
- Consumer Goods Manufacturing

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Purchase Order turnaround time.
- On-time availability of packaging materials.
- Supplier on-time delivery performance.
- Procurement cost savings.
- Inventory optimization and stock availability.
- Packaging material quality acceptance rate.
- Vendor performance and responsiveness.
- Compliance with procurement procedures and audit requirements.

Key Competencies

- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and vendor coordination.
- Negotiation skills.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
- Attention to detail.
- Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
- High level of integrity and ethical procurement practices.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing workplace.

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Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Procurement Executive (Kondapur)
🏢 Lohiya Group
📍 Kondapur