Role & responsibilities

Key Accountability

Key Activities

Strategic Procurement

Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company goals and industry trends.

Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers and assess pricing trends.

Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and payment terms.

Packaging Procurement (Mandate)

Own sourcing and procurement of all packaging materials, including primary, secondary and tertiary packaging such as films, laminates, pouches, bottles, caps, labels, cartons and corrugated boxes.

Develop and approve packaging suppliers in coordination with Quality, R&D; and Marketing, and ensure specifications, artwork and labelling requirements are met.

Drive packaging cost optimization through specification rationalization, alternate material and vendor development, and consumption and wastage control.

Plan and secure packaging availability aligned to production and new product launches, including development timelines for new pack formats and sizes.

Track packaging commodity and polymer price trends and manage price-variation and contract mechanisms with suppliers.

Digitized Procurement (Mandate)

Lead the digitization and automation of the procurement process through ERP and e-procurement tools, from requisition to purchase order, goods receipt and payment.

Implement digital platforms for vendor onboarding, e-RFQ / e-auction, contract management, approval workflows and supplier performance tracking.

Build dashboards and MIS for spend analysis, savings tracking, PO status, price trends and inventory visibility to enable data-driven decisions.

Ensure system-driven compliance with procurement policies, delegation of authority and audit requirements,



and drive adoption across the procurement team and internal users.

Supplier Management

Identify, evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, reliability, cost-effectiveness and ethical standards.

Build and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers, and identify and onboard new suppliers.

Regularly evaluate supplier performance and implement corrective actions as needed.

Inventory Management

Collaborate with other departments (e.g., production, planning) to forecast material requirements.

Monitor inventory levels and implement strategies to optimize stock levels, minimizing holding costs and avoiding shortages or excesses.

Ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials to meet production schedules.

Purchase Order Management

Process purchase orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Track purchase order performance and follow up on outstanding orders.

Resolve any discrepancies or issues related to purchase orders or deliveries.

Cost Optimization

Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities throughout the procurement process.

Track and analyze procurement costs to identify areas for improvement.

Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to secure the best possible prices.

Communication and Collaboration

Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, including production, planning and quality control teams.

Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth and efficient procurement operations.

Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in procurement.

People Leadership

Lead, motivate and develop the procurement team, delegate tasks and manage performance.

Set explicit objectives, KPIs and review mechanisms for the team and build succession capability for critical roles.

Preferred candidate profile

Foods Background.

📌 Sr Manager RMPM Procurement (Kolhapur)
🏢 One Sgg
📍 Kolhapur