Role & responsibilities

- Lead purchase and procurement activities for raw materials, packaging materials, consumables, spares and project requirements for the coconut processing plant.

- Identify, evaluate and develop new vendors to ensure competitive pricing, reliable supply and consistent quality.

- Negotiate price, MOQ, payment terms, credit terms and delivery schedules with vendors.

- Obtain and compare quotations from multiple vendors and conduct Commercial / Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) before finalizing purchases.

- Ensure MOQ planning, timely procurement and on-time delivery without compromising required quality standards.

- Manage vendor finalization, purchase orders, commercial documentation and vendor-related issues.

- Coordinate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Finance and Projects for material planning and procurement requirements.

- Follow up with vendors for quality issues, delivery status, payment matters, credit notes and debit notes.

- Verify basic procurement-related documents including Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Food Grade Certificates and other quality/compliance documents.

- Support and participate in vendor/site audits and vendor performance evaluation.

- Handle procurement requirements for new projects,



plant expansion and industrial development activities.

- Maintain proper purchase records, vendor documentation and procurement reports.

- Drive cost optimization, supplier competitiveness and continuous improvement in the procurement function.

Preferred candidate profile

- 815 years of experience in Purchase/Procurement, preferably in Food Processing, FMCG, Dairy, Agro-based or Manufacturing industries.

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Commerce, Business Administration or a related discipline.

- Strong negotiation, vendor management and commercial decision-making skills.

- Experience in vendor development, quotation comparison, MOQ management and cost analysis.

- Basic knowledge of CoA, Food Grade Certificates, quality documentation and vendor audits.

- Knowledge of project procurement and plant expansion requirements will be an advantage.

- Familiarity with ERP/Procurement systems and MS Excel.

- Strong documentation and follow-up skills with good understanding of credit notes and debit notes.

- Energetic, proactive and result-oriented, with the ability to work in a rapid-paced manufacturing environment.

- Robust cross-functional coordination and communication skills.

📌 Purchase Manager (Dindigul)
🏢 Indi Coconut
📍 Dindigul