Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager – Procurement with robust expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement, and vendor management, particularly in Wheat and Spices procurement.

The ideal candidate should have excellent commercial negotiation, supplier development, cost optimisation, and food industry procurement experience.

Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement long-term procurement and strategic sourcing strategies.
Lead sourcing and procurement of Wheat, Spices, and other critical raw materials.
Develop annual sourcing plans and cost-reduction initiatives.
Identify, evaluate, develop, and onboard reliable suppliers.
Lead commercial negotiations and drive cost optimisation.
Monitor commodity prices and manage price volatility risks.
Conduct supplier audits, performance reviews, and risk assessments.
Ensure raw materials comply with FSSAI, ISO, HACCP, and other applicable food safety standards.
Work closely with QA/QC teams to ensure supplier quality compliance.
Establish traceability systems for critical raw materials.
Optimise inventory levels and minimise stockouts and overstock.
Prepare and monitor CapEx and OpEx budgets and ensure alignment with business objectives.




Develop procurement dashboards and monitor key procurement KPIs.
Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team.
Maintain robust relationships with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Visit suppliers, warehouses, and agricultural markets as required.

Required Skills
Strategic Sourcing
Procurement Management
Wheat Procurement
Spices Procurement
Vendor & Supplier Management
Supplier Development
Commercial Negotiation
Cost Optimisation
Inventory Management
Budget Management
ERP Systems
MS Excel, Word & PowerPoint
Analytical & Numerical Skills
Team Management
Stakeholder Management
Knowledge of FSSAI, ISO & HACCP

Candidate Profile
10–15 years of overall procurement experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing
Strong experience in Wheat and/or Spices procurement
Food/FMCG/Food Processing industry experience preferred
Strong vendor development and negotiation capabilities
Excellent analytical, communication, and decision-making skills
Ability to work in a dynamic setting and handle seasonal procurement requirements
Immediate joiners preferred

Pay: ₹1,600,000.00 - ₹1,800,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Manager Procurement Kochi
🏢 Manjilas Food Tech(Double Horse
📍 Kochi