- Lead the complete purchase team: assign responsibilities, set priorities, review performance and coach team members.
- Establish procurement SOPs, approval levels, supplier onboarding standards, documentation requirements and purchase controls.

● Plan purchases with Production, Quality, Stores / Warehouse, Maintenance and Finance based on business requirements. ● Oversee end-to-end sourcing across ingredients, packaging, consumables, engineering spares, services and other assigned categories.

● Travel to supplier locations, markets and trade shows as required to identify, assess, shortlist and develop suppliers; maintain alternate sources for critical needs.

● Evaluate suppliers and offers on total cost, specifications, quality, lead time, payment terms and supply continuity; negotiate favourable terms.

● Monitor supplier quality, delivery, responsiveness and cost; coordinate supplier approvals, required documents and issue resolution with Quality.

● Oversee inventory and order follow-up with Stores / Warehouse; ensure timely purchase orders, receipts and invoice coordination while reducing stock-outs and excess inventory.

● Identify validated cost improvements and report spend, savings,



supplier performance, pending orders, delays and supply risks.

Candidate Requirements

● 8+ years of manufacturing procurement experience; food, dairy or FMCG experience preferred; including experience leading or supervising a team.

● Track record of improving procurement processes, supplier performance and cost control.

● Solid supplier sourcing, negotiation, analytical skills, purchase planning, inventory coordination and procurement-control skills.

● Experience with ERP or procurement systems, Excel and spend / supplier-performance analysis.

● Excellent written and verbal English communication and cross-functional coordination skills; relevant degree preferre

Pay: ₹800,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Provident Fund

Application Question(s):
- 1What is your total years of experience?

1. What is your current CTC?
2. What is your expected salary?
3. What is your notice period?
4. What is your current location?

Work Location: In person

📌 Purchase Officer (Gurugram)
🏢 Dairy Craft India
📍 Gurugram