Manager - Purchase ( Food )

Job Title: Manager -

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Manager -

1. Procurement Operations & Supply Chain Monitoring

• Conduct daily review of material indent vs. supply filtrate status and ensure timely updates to stakeholders.
• Oversee and maintain the Purchase Order (PO) and material supply tracker, ensuring adherence to timelines and delivery commitments.
• Publish a weekly procurement dashboard with key metrics, delays, cost variances, and supplier performance.

2. Strategic Sourcing & Cost Management

• Identify and implement at least four major cost-saving or process improvement initiatives annually with a measurable impact on Cost per Meal (CPM).
• Track market trends and price fluctuations to negotiate better terms and drive procurement savings.

3. Supplier Development & Market Intelligence

• Conduct bi-weekly market visits to assess supplier capabilities, price benchmarks, and material quality.
• Drive new supplier development across all material categories to strengthen vendor base and ensure competitive sourcing.
• Monitor supplier performance and compliance with quality, delivery, and pricing standards.

4. Stakeholder Collaboration & Governance

• Organize and lead the monthly Procurement Committee Meeting (PCM) with key stakeholders to review cost trends, supply performance, and publish updated pricing data.
• Ensure timely communication and tracking of supplier payment status in coordination with finance, and proactively update suppliers.

Others :-

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in a food manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proven experience in cost control, supplier management, and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to interpret data, analyze procurement trends, and forecast demand.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Hindi
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, dashboards) and the ability to quickly adapt to ERP systems.
• Willingness to travel for market visits, supplier meetings, and audits as required..

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