: Procurement Manager – Food ConsultancyDepartment: Procurement & Operations

Experience: 1+ Years

Employment Type: Full time

Industry: Food & Beverage / Food R&D; Consultancy

About the RoleWe are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Manager to manage procurement operations for our food consultancy business. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating with raw material suppliers, flavour vendors, machinery suppliers, and other third-party vendors to ensure timely sourcing, purchasing, and delivery of materials and equipment required for food product development and R&D; projects.

The role also involves vendor management, inventory control, logistics coordination, price negotiation, and regular vendor visits.

Key Responsibilities & KRAs1. Vendor Management & Coordination

- Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors for raw materials, food ingredients, flavours, packaging materials, and machinery.
- Coordinate with raw material suppliers, flavour manufacturers, machinery vendors, and other service providers.
- Maintain strong relationships with existing vendors and develop new vendor networks.
- Obtain quotations, compare prices, negotiate rates, and ensure competitive procurement.
- Follow up with vendors regarding product specifications, availability, quality, pricing, and delivery timelines.

2. Raw Material & Machinery Procurement

- Manage end-to-end procurement of food ingredients, raw materials, flavours, equipment, and machinery.
- Source materials as per the requirements of the R&D; and product development teams.
- Coordinate with vendors to arrange samples, technical specifications, and product documentation.
- Ensure materials and machinery meet the required specifications and quality standards.
- Maintain procurement records and purchase documentation.

3. Vendor Visits & Field Coordination





- Travel to vendor locations, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and supplier premises whenever required.
- Conduct vendor visits to assess product quality, manufacturing capabilities, pricing, and supply capacity.
- Coordinate in-person meetings with suppliers and machinery manufacturers.
- Explore new suppliers and procurement opportunities in the food and beverage industry.

4. Inventory Management

- Monitor and maintain inventory levels of raw materials, ingredients, flavours, packaging materials, and other supplies.
- Maintain accurate stock records and update inventory databases.
- Track material consumption, stock availability, and reorder requirements.
- Ensure proper storage, handling, and stock rotation.
- Prevent material shortages, excess inventory, and unnecessary procurement costs.

5. Logistics & Supply Chain Management

- Coordinate transportation, dispatch, delivery, and collection of procured materials.
- Manage logistics partners, transporters, and courier services.
- Track shipments and ensure timely delivery of materials to the office, R&D; facility, or designated locations.
- Resolve delivery delays, damaged shipments, and other logistics-related issues.
- Maintain logistics and transportation records while optimising delivery costs.

6. Internal Team Coordination

- Coordinate with the R&D;, product development, operations, and management teams to understand procurement requirements.




- Ensure timely availability of materials for ongoing product development and sampling projects.
- Maintain proper communication regarding procurement status, delivery timelines, and material availability.
- Prepare regular procurement, inventory, and vendor performance reports.

Required Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum 1+ year of experience in procurement, purchasing, or vendor management.
- Experience in coordinating with suppliers, manufacturers, and vendors.
- Knowledge of raw material sourcing, inventory management, and logistics coordination.
- Good negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
- Ability to compare quotations and identify cost-effective procurement options.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets, and basic documentation.
- Willingness to travel for vendor visits and supplier meetings.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple procurement activities simultaneously.
- Experience in the food, beverage, FMCG, or manufacturing industry will be an added advantage.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timely procurement and availability of required materials.
- Cost optimisation through effective sourcing and negotiation.
- Vendor development and supplier relationship management.
- Inventory accuracy and stock management.
- Timely coordination and delivery of materials.
- Efficient logistics and transportation cost management.
- Timely fulfilment of procurement requirements for R&D; projects.

Ideal Candidate
- The ideal candidate should be hands-on, organised, and comfortable dealing with multiple vendors and suppliers. They should be willing to travel, negotiate with vendors, manage inventory, and take ownership of the complete procurement and logistics process.

📌 Procurement Manager – Food Consultancy (Noida)
🏢 Flavour Catalystz Fu0026B Consultancy
📍 Noida