Description
Procurement Planning & Material Availability
Plan procurement requirements for Raw Materials, Packaging Materials, and Chemicals based on Annual Operating Plan (AOP), production plans, and inventory levels.
Prepare rolling procurement plans and coordinate with suppliers to align production schedules with organizational requirements.
Monitor inventory levels and forecast material requirements to prevent stock shortages or excess inventory.
PepsiCo Coordination & Compliance
Coordinate with PepsiCo on all ongoing matters related to Raw Material and Packaging Material procurement.
Obtain necessary approvals for suppliers, materials, specifications, and procurement-related activities.
Support recent vendor development initiatives in collaboration with PepsiCo.
Track supplier re-approval timelines and ensure timely completion of compliance requirements.
Coordinate cost-saving initiatives and monitor implementation progress.
Supplier & Inventory Management
Build and maintain solid relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply, quality,
and competitive commercial terms.
Identify, evaluate, and develop recent suppliers to strengthen supply continuity and reduce procurement risk.
Ensure timely dispatch of Raw Materials and Packaging Materials to manufacturing plants by coordinating transportation and contracts.
Monitor supplier performance with respect to quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness.
Support inventory optimization while ensuring uninterrupted plant operations.
Contracts, Costing & MIS
Prepare procurement MIS reports for management review.
Ensure timely creation and maintenance of procurement contracts in SAP for materials including CO₂, Cans, Closures, RGB, Laminates, Sleeves, and other assigned categories.
Maintain procurement records and documentation accurately.
Support cost analysis, budgeting exercises, and procurement reporting.
Assist in tracking procurement performance and identifying o