Role Purpose:
Manage day-to-day packaging procurement, vendor coordination, cost comparison and material availability while supporting new packaging development and cost optimization.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage procurement of corrugated boxes, mono cartons, gift boxes, paper bags, labels, ribbons, Pouches and other packaging materials.
- Coordinate with vendors for pricing, samples, production and timely delivery.
- Track POs, open orders, inventory requirements and material deliveries.
- Maintain vendor master, price list, PO and procurement trackers.
- Compare current prices with previous PO/market prices and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Support vendor development and identify alternate suppliers.
- Coordinate packaging samples, trials and current product development requirements.
- Support commercial negotiations and supplier finalization.
- Prepare weekly/monthly procurement MIS and highlight delays, cost changes and supply risks.
Key Skills
- Packaging procurement / purchase experience
- Vendor management & negotiation
- Packaging costing and material knowledge
- Good Excel / Google Sheets skills
- Strong follow-up and communication
- Analytical and commercial approach
Qualification
Graduate/Diploma with 2–4 years of experience in packaging procurement/purchase, preferably from FMCG, retail, e-commerce, gifting or D2C.
📌 Senior Executive - Packaging (Mumbai)
🏢 IGP
📍 Mumbai