Assistant Manager – Supply Chain

Department: Supply Chain / Procurement

Designation: Assistant Manager – Supply Chain

Location: Gurugram – Head Office

Function: Functional Ingredients (Raw Materials)

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and result-oriented Assistant Manager – Supply Chain to manage the procurement of functional ingredients and raw materials for our food business. The candidate should have a solid understanding of food ingredients, raw material sourcing, procurement processes, and supplier management, along with excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Key Responsibilities
Raw Material Procurement: Manage end-to-end procurement of functional ingredients and raw materials, ensuring timely availability as per business and R&D; requirements.
Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers for functional ingredients while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
Commercial Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and other commercial terms to achieve cost-effective procurement.
Cross-functional Coordination: Coordinate closely with R&D;, Quality, Production, and other internal stakeholders to understand raw material specifications and procurement requirements.




Market Research: Track market trends, raw material availability, pricing movements, and identify alternative sourcing opportunities.
Procurement Planning: Ensure timely procurement, optimum inventory levels, and uninterrupted availability of critical raw materials.

Mandatory Eligibility Criteria
Education: Must be a graduate from the National Institute of Food Technology (NIFTEM).
Preferred Qualification: B. Tech in Food Technology / Food Science or a relevant food-related discipline.
Experience: Relevant experience in Raw Material (RM) Procurement, preferably in the food or FMCG industry.
Functional Knowledge: Valuable understanding of functional food ingredients, raw material sourcing, and procurement processes.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Competencies
Robust communication and negotiation skills.
Knowledge of food ingredients and raw material procurement.
Vendor development and relationship management.
Commercial acumen and analytical skills.
Strong coordination and problem-solving abilities.

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