Senior Manager PM Procurement
Location : Vikhroli, Mumbai (In-office)

Team : 4–5 direct reports

Role Overview

Lead end-to-end packaging procurement strategy, planning, and execution for over 1,500 SKUs across 6+ Purplle Private Brands in personal care and cosmetics. Ensure cost-effective, sustainable, and high-quality packaging solutions that enhance brand value.

Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement procurement strategy for all packaging types – bottles, tubes, laminates, labels, cartons, corrugated boxes, pouches, etc.
Source, evaluate, and manage high-performance suppliers; drive innovation and cost optimization.
Lead vendor negotiations and finalize contracts to achieve best value without quality compromise.
Drive sustainability initiatives with eco-friendly packaging materials and processes.
Oversee day-to-day procurement ensuring OTIF (On Time In Full) delivery and adherence to specifications.
Collaborate with marketing, R&D;, quality, and operations for NPDs and product refreshes.
Track supplier performance via audits, scorecards,



and continuous improvement programs.

Required Experience
5+ years in procurement/packaging sourcing in FMCG, cosmetics, or e-commerce.
Robust knowledge of plastics, laminates, paperboard, printing processes.
Experience managing large SKU portfolios and multi-brand environments.
Proven vendor management and contract negotiation expertise.

Skills & Competencies
Technical: Packaging materials, sourcing strategies, ERP tools, costing, budgeting.
Soft: Negotiation, stakeholder management, leadership, analytical thinking, collaboration.

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering/Packaging Technology; MBA in Supply Chain or related field preferred.

Other Requirements
Willingness to travel for supplier visits, audits, and industry events.

Key KPIs
Cost savings % vs. budget.
OTIF supply performance.
Vendor quality and compliance score.
Sustainability milestones achieved.

📌 Senior Manager Mumbai
🏢 Purplle.com
📍 Mumbai