Procurement Cordinator

General Responsibilities: Coordinate the procurement of packaging materials and services, ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, and compliance with quality standards. Facilitate the design and development of packaging solutions that meet product requirements, branding guidelines, and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders to streamline processes, optimize workflows, and achieve project objectives. Specific Responsibilities: Packaging Material Procurement: Source and negotiate contracts with packaging suppliers and vendors to secure favorable pricing, terms, and lead times. Evaluate supplier performance, conduct vendor assessments, and maintain relationships to ensure reliability and quality of supply. Monitor inventory levels, reorder points, and consumption rates to prevent stockouts and minimize inventory holding costs. Packaging Design Coordination: Liaise with product development, marketing, and design teams to understand packaging requirements, objectives, and constraints. Coordinate the design and development of packaging solutions, including structural design, graphic design, and prototype production. Manage the review and approval process for packaging designs, incorporating feedback from stakeholders and ensuring compliance with brand standards and regulatory guidelines. Quality Assurance and Compliance: Ensure packaging materials and designs meet quality standards, durability requirements, and regulatory specifications (e.g., FDA, ISO). Conduct quality inspections, material testing, and validation activities to verify packaging integrity, functionality, and performance. Maintain documentation and records related to packaging specifications, test results, and compliance documentation for audit purposes. Project Management and Coordination: Plan and coordinate packaging projects from inception to completion, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation. Track project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence. Communicate project updates, status reports, and key milestones to internal stakeholders and external partners to facilitate collaboration and alignment. Cost Management and Budget Control: Monitor packaging procurement expenditures, analyze spending trends, and identify opportunities for cost savings and optimization. Develop and manage packaging budgets, forecasts, and financial projections to support business planning and decision-making. Implement cost control measures, negotiate pricing agreements, and identify alternative sourcing options to minimize expenses while maintaining quality standards.