1. Source and manage suppliers for all packaging materials.
2. Negotiate pricing, contracts, and service level agreements.
3. Evaluate supplier performance and develop strategic partnerships
4. Plan and maintain optimal inventory levels of packaging materials.
5. Track consumption patterns, reorder points, and safety stocks
6. Collaborate with production and stores teams for timely availability.
7. Identify opportunities for cost reduction and alternative packaging solutions.
8. Support packaging standardization and optimization initiatives.
9. Monitor packaging material quality and resolve non-conformities with suppliers.
10. Ensure packaging materials comply with applicable statutory, regulatory, environmental and industry requirements.
11. Monitor changes in packaging, plastic, EPR, recyclability, labelling and waste-management regulations and assess their impact.
12. Ensure suppliers maintain valid compliance certificates, declarations and regulatory documents.
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Support R&D; and production teams in current packaging design and technology evaluation.
14. Drive continuous improvement in packaging processes, materials, and sustainability practices.
15. Maintain procurement data, generate MIS, and track supplier performance.
16. Provide analytics and reports to support decision-making.
17. Work with production, quality, logistics, and finance teams to ensure smooth operations.
18. Mentor and guide junior procurement or packaging staff as needed
Responsibilities handled:
1. Procurement of Chemicals, hazardous raw materials. Global procurement and must handle bulk imports
2. Procurement planning and supplier management.
Desired Technical Skillset:
1. In-depth knowledge of packaging materials and technologies 2. Strong supplier management, negotiation, and cost optimization skills. 3. Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement in packaging. 4. Analytical mindset, problem-solving ability, and cross-functional collaboration