We are looking for a dynamic Packaging Procurement professional responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring packaging materials while ensuring the right quality, cost, and timely availability. The role will involve working closely with suppliers, R&D;, Quality, Production, Planning, and Business teams to manage end-to-end packaging procurement.

Key Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end procurement of primary and secondary packaging materials.
- Source packaging materials such as:
- Glass & Plastic Bottles
- Jars, Tubes & Containers
- Caps, Closures & Pumps
- PET / HDPE / PP Packaging
- Laminates & Pouches
- Labels, Sleeves & Stickers
- Corrugated Boxes & Cartons
- Mono Cartons
- Printed Packaging Materials
- Shrink Films, BOPP & Other Flexible Packaging
- Identify and develop current suppliers based on cost, quality, capacity, lead time, and reliability.
- Float RFQs, evaluate quotations, conduct commercial negotiations, and finalize suppliers.
- Negotiate price, MOQ, payment terms, lead time, tooling/development cost, and credit terms.
- Coordinate with R&D;,



Quality, Production, and Design teams for new packaging development and approval.
- Ensure packaging materials are procured as per approved specifications, drawings, samples, and quality standards.
- Track purchase orders and ensure timely delivery as per production requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance, including quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
- Develop alternate suppliers to reduce single-source dependency and supply risks.
- Maintain supplier database, comparative statements, cost sheets, and procurement MIS.
- Drive cost-saving and value-engineering initiatives through alternate materials, suppliers, and packaging optimization.
- Coordinate with Quality teams for supplier audits, rejection management, and corrective actions.
- Manage commercial and operational issues related to packaging suppliers.
- Maintain proper procurement documentation and ensure compliance wi

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