Hi ,

This is Shweta From Avani consulting.

We have Job prospect of Procurement Specialist in Beverages Industry Bangalore.

Experience: 2 Years with MBA form Tier 1 Colleges

About the Role

- Manage end-to-end procurement of fruit pulp, dairy, dry fruits, and other agri-based raw materials along with packaging and indirect materials that go into Company's ethnic beverage and foods portfolio.
- Build and manage a resilient, quality-first vendor base across domestic and international sourcing geographies (e.g. mango, jamun, and kokum from Indian growing regions; select fruit and seed sourcing from international markets) and Fairtrade-aligned sourcing programs (e.g. groundnut sourcing for chikki).
- Partner with Manufacturing (Manesar & Mysuru plants), Quality, R&D;, and Finance to align procurement plans with production schedules, seasonality of fruit harvests, and festival/seasonal-edition launches.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage the full procurement lifecycle — PR/RFQ/PO creation, vendor negotiation, contracting, and PO-to-GRN closure — for fruit pulp/concentrate, dairy inputs, dry fruits, spices, and packaging materials.
- Develop and execute category sourcing strategies for seasonal and agri-linked raw materials, planning ahead for harvest windows and building buffer stock strategies to de-risk seasonality.
- Conduct vendor identification, qualification,



and onboarding — including farmer collectives / Fairtrade-certified suppliers — through structured audits, sample evaluation, and commercial negotiation.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and rate contracts; track global commodity and agri-input price movements to inform sourcing decisions.
- Track supplier OTIF and quality performance, lead structured vendor review meetings, and drive corrective actions for underperforming vendors.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing and Demand Planning to align raw material procurement with production schedules, minimizing stockouts ahead of peak summer season and festival launches (e.g. Thandai, Panakam, Sherbet-e-Khas).
- Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives through specification rationalization, vendor consolidation, and alternate/local sourcing development.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, vendor contracts (including Fairtrade/ethical sourcing documentation), and MIS reports for management review.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Cost savings achieved against category budgets
- Supplier OTIF and quality compliance, including for seasonal raw materials
- Procurement cycle time (PR to PO)
- Vendor base diversification, ethical sourcing compliance, and risk mitigation

If interested, kindly send your updated resume on whatsapp @ (phone hidden) with the below details.

📌 Procurement Specialist (Bengaluru)
🏢 Avani Consulting
📍 Bengaluru