Key Responsibilities Packaging Procurement

- Run RFQs, build should-cost and cost-sheet comparisons, and negotiate rates, payment terms, MOQs and lead times.

- Identify, audit, onboard and develop packaging vendors, including converters, printers, tin makers and glass suppliers. Maintain the approved vendor list and an alternate source for every critical item.

- Raise and track packaging material POs in the ERP, within the company's approval limits. Plan replenishment against the production plan and stock levels.

- Prevent stock-outs, and reduce excess and obsolete stock, especially when artwork changes.

- Handle price escalations with data, such as raw-material indices and market benchmarks. Drive cost reduction through value engineering without hurting the premium finish.

- Handle vendor quality issues: rejections, debit notes, root cause and corrective action, and periodic vendor scorecards.

Key Performance Indicators

- Packaging material available on time against the production plan

- Cost savings achieved and price escalations avoided

- Artwork and print approvals right the first time

- Vendor rejection rate

- Packaging material inventory days and obsolete write-offs





- Recent-launch packaging delivered on schedule

Qualifications & Experience

- Degree or diploma in Packaging Technology (IIP preferred), Printing Technology or Engineering.

- 5–8 years in packaging roles at FMCG, food and beverage, or premium consumer brands.

- At least 2 years of direct procurement responsibility. That means owning rates, negotiations and vendor selection, not only coordinating them.

Skills & Competencies

- Hands-on knowledge of paperboard, rigid boxes, tins, glass, flexible laminates and corrugation.

- Working knowledge of print processes (offset, rotogravure, flexo) and finishes (foiling, embossing, spot UV).

- Working knowledge of FSSAI labelling, Legal Metrology and food safety system requirements.

- Strong negotiation skills, and the ability to build and defend cost sheets.

- Strong Excel skills. Hands-on ERP experience is required, and Tally is preferred.

- An eye for detail and finish to the standard of a luxury brand.

- Experience in tea, coffee, gourmet or luxury packaging is a strong advantage.

📌 Assistant Manager, Packaging Development & Procurement (Bhiwandi)
🏢 Panella Foods u0026 Beverages
📍 Bhiwandi