The Procurement Manager will bridge the gap between R&D;, Marketing, and Supply Chain. This role focuses on sourcing cutting-edge packaging materials as well as raw ingredients to support existing product range, packaging renovation projects and New Product Development (NPD). The goal is to secure high-quality, sustainable, and cost-effective materials while accelerating time-to-market.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with R&D; and Marketing teams for sourcing the required raw materials and packaging materials. Supplier Sourcing & Development: Identify, evaluate, and onboard recent vendors for cutting-edge packaging materials and ingredients. Sustainability Initiative: Drive the adoption of sustainable, eco-friendly, and recyclable packaging materials to align with corporate sustainability goals. Cost Management & Value Engineering: Negotiate competitive contracts, MOQs (Minimum Order Quantities), and pricing for packaging material and raw material reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) through value engineering. Vendor Performance Management: Monitor supplier KPIs (on-time delivery, quality compliance,
innovative capabilities) and conduct audits and evaluations. Quality Compliance: Work with Quality Assurance to ensure all new packaging and materials comply with necessary regulatory standards. Market Intelligence: Stay updated on market trends regarding packaging design, innovative materials, and ingredient pricing.
Required Skillset
Experience: Minimum 3 years of procurement experience preferably in direct sourcing of packaging materials and raw materials. Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to negotiate contracts, manage large budgets, and drive cost-reduction initiatives. Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of FMCG packaging materials as well as raw materials. ERP Proficiency: Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP). Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to bridge communication between Suppliers, R&D;, Design and Production teams