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

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

Application Question(s):
1What is your total years of experience?
What is your current CTC?
What is your expected salary?
What is your notice period?
What is your current location?

Work Location: In person

📌 Purchase Officer Gurugram
🏢 Dairy Craft India
📍 Gurugram