Position Title:
Packaging Procurement Manager - FMCG & Food Manufacturing

Position Summary:
The Packaging Procurement Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for all packaging materials used across the organization. The role ensures uninterrupted supply of high-quality, food-safe packaging materials at the most competitive total cost while driving supplier performance, innovation, sustainability, and continuous cost optimization.

The incumbent will work closely with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, R&D;, Marketing, Planning, Finance, and Logistics to support current product development, improve packaging performance, mitigate supply risks, and deliver procurement excellence.

Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Procurement & Category Management:
- Develop and execute category strategies for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging materials.
- Manage procurement of:
- Flexible laminates and pouches
- Printed films
- Corrugated boxes and shippers
- Folding cartons
- PET bottles, HDPE containers, jars and caps
- Labels, sleeves and shrink films




- Mono cartons
- Pallets and transport packaging
- Develop annual sourcing plans aligned with production forecasts and business growth.
- Identify alternate suppliers and develop dual sourcing strategies to minimize supply risks.
- Conduct periodic market intelligence on packaging materials, polymers, paper, aluminium, inks, adhesives, and resin price movements.
- Lead RFQs, supplier selection, commercial evaluations, contract negotiations, and long-term agreements.

Commercial Negotiation & Cost Optimization:
- Deliver annual procurement savings through strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, and value engineering.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, rebates, tooling investments, and logistics costs.
- Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) improvements instead of focusing solely on purchase price.
- Lead packaging cost reduction projects without compromising food safety, quality, functionality, or

📌 Packaging Procurement Manager (Chennai)
🏢 SEARCH UNICORN
📍 Chennai