# : Procurement Manager – Food Consultancy

Job Title: Procurement Manager

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

Experience: 1–5 Years

Salary: ₹20,000 – ₹35,000 per month

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Procurement & Operations

## About the Role

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

The role involves vendor management, procurement planning, price negotiation, inventory control, logistics management, and regular vendor visits.

## Key Responsibilities & KRAs

1. Vendor Management & Coordination

- Coordinate with raw material suppliers, flavour manufacturers, machinery vendors, packaging suppliers, and other service providers.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors and suppliers.
- Maintain solid relationships with existing vendors.
- Obtain quotations, compare prices, negotiate rates, and ensure cost-effective procurement.
- Follow up with vendors regarding product specifications, availability, quality, pricing, and delivery timelines.
- Coordinate with vendors for product samples, technical specifications, and required documentation.

2. Raw Material, Flavour & Machinery Procurement

- Manage the procurement of food ingredients, raw materials, flavours, packaging materials, equipment, and machinery.
- Understand the requirements of the R&D; and product development teams and arrange materials accordingly.
- Source suitable vendors based on product specifications, quality, availability, and budget.
- Ensure timely procurement of materials for ongoing product development and sampling projects.




- Maintain purchase records, quotations, invoices, and procurement documentation.

3. Vendor Visits & Field Coordination

- Travel to vendor locations, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and supplier premises as required.
- Conduct vendor visits to assess product quality, manufacturing capabilities, pricing, and supply capacity.
- Attend supplier meetings and coordinate with machinery manufacturers and raw material vendors.
- Explore new suppliers and procurement opportunities within 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 records and optimise transportation costs.

6. Internal Team Coordination

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




- Ensure timely availability of materials for ongoing product development and sampling projects.
- Provide regular updates on procurement status, delivery timelines, and material availability.
- Prepare procurement, inventory, and vendor performance reports.

## Required Skills & Qualifications
- 1–5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or vendor management.
- Experience coordinating with suppliers, manufacturers, and vendors.
- Knowledge of raw material sourcing, inventory management, and logistics operations.
- Good negotiation, communication, and vendor 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.
- Experience in the Food & Beverage, FMCG, Food Processing, 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.
- Development and management of reliable vendor networks.
- 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.

## What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate should be hands-on, organised, and comfortable dealing with multiple vendors and suppliers. The candidate must be willing to travel, negotiate with vendors, manage inventory, coordinate logistics, and take ownership of the complete procurement process.
- Compensation: ₹20,000 – ₹35,000 per month, depending on experience, skills, and suitability for the role.

📌 Incharge Procurement– Food Raw Material and Flavours (Noida)
🏢 Flavour Catalystz Fu0026B Consultancy
📍 Noida