To be responsible for the procurement of commodities through the development and implementation of commodity strategies plans and the management of supplier relationship. Other areas of responsibility include price negotiation, planning, production, inventory control, quality control and factory control

of Purchasing manager reports to: gm / vice president job summary:

To be responsible for the procurement of commodities through the development and implementation of commodity strategies plans and the management of supplier relationship. Other areas of responsibility include price negotiation, planning, production, inventory control, quality control and factory control.

Key duties/responsibilities

1. Implement procurement strategy and policies.
2. Forecast procurement needs.
3. Create and implement KPIs.
4. Continually develop expertise to support growth for recent projects.
5. Monitor macro trends in supplier and contract base and implement plans to react.
6. Build and develop relationships with key suppliers and customers.
7. Lead the procurement group in all phases.
8. Identify and develop training opportunities.
9. Order materials and services as per negotiated and appropriately approved. Review quotations.
10. Prepare purchase requisitions, approve and issues purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms and conditions.
11. Maintain procurement files.
12. Track Purchasing activity and measurements.
13. Training purchasing Clerks and Salesmen in the department.
14. Discuss defective or unacceptable new goods or services with users, vendors and others to determine cause of problem and take corrective and preventative action.




15. Ensure supplier compliance with site and company requirements for safety.
16. Manage vendor relationships and assist in building effective partnerships.
17. Assist department in developing and implementing purchasing strategies for products.
18. Taking over an existing project of customized and private label food products.
19. Responsible for planning, developing and buying materials, parts, supplies and equipments in a timely and cost effective way; timely manner while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications.
20. Dealing with suppliers.
21. Dealing with Brokers.
22. Develop and review purchase requests and ensure authorization as necessary to facilitate the timely purchase of new food products.
23. Help to lower the cost and secure agreements.
24. Liaise with Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, as necessary for the business with the supplier.

*Maintain floor discipline and operational control during all shifts. *Maintain audit readiness for customer, regulatory, and food safety audits at all times. Ensure full accountability and responsibility for all assigned activities, including the performance, discipline, compliance, and conduct of his/her downline team.




- Take complete ownership of the work area and ensure all team members follow defined SOPs, work instructions, safety standards, quality requirements, and operational procedures.
- Ensure effective supervision, guidance, and control of the downline team to achieve operational, quality, productivity, and safety targets.
- Ensure proper communication, coordination, and escalation of operational issues without delay.
- Maintain proper manpower utilization and ensure that all team members are deployed effectively according to operational requirements.
- Ensure timely completion of assigned activities and take responsibility for any gaps or failures within the area of control.
- Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reporting related to assigned responsibilities and ensure transparency in all operational matters.
- Demonstrate leadership by setting the right example in discipline, accountability, safety, hygiene, quality, and work ethics.
- Take proactive measures to identify potential risks and prevent operational failures before they occur.
- Ensure continuous monitoring of the downline team and provide necessary coaching, training, and corrective guidance whenever required.
- Zero Excuse, Zero Negligence, Zero Compromise approach shall be mandatory for all work related to the relevancy and responsibilities of the job profile.
- Any failure, deviation, or negligence within the assigned area of responsibility shall be treated as a matter of ownership and accountability, including where such failure occurs through the concerned employees downline team

📌 Purchase Manager (Navsari)
🏢 Euro India Fresh Foods
📍 Navsari