Procurement Manager- Packaging Material

Role & responsibilities

. Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Development

• Build and maintain category strategies for flexible and rigid packaging.
• Develop and manage 35 approved vendors per category to ensure competitive pricing and continuity.
• Lead cost benchmarking, market intelligence, and alternate supplier identification.
• Conduct vendor audits, pre-qualifications, and annual reviews.

2. Commercial Negotiation & Contracting

• Lead rate negotiations, annual rate contracts (ARC), and payment term discussions.
• Secure cost savings (58% annually) through scale leverage, alternate sourcing, and efficient terms.
• Implement escalation/de-escalation clauses for commodity-linked inputs.
• Ensure contracts and POs carry clear quality and compliance clauses.

3. Procurement Operations & RFQ Management

• Consolidate weekly indents and issue RFQs through Odoo ERP.
• Evaluate vendor quotes via total cost of ownership (TCO) approach.
• Prepare comparative statements and award recommendations.
• Approve POs within defined authority levels; maintain full audit trail.

4. Vendor Relationship & Performance

• Conduct quarterly vendor reviews (QBRs) with top suppliers.
• Track vendor performance scorecards across cost, quality, delivery, and service.
• Address vendor disputes, quality issues, and delivery delays proactively.
• Reward top-performing vendors and initiate corrective actions for laggards.

5. Cost, Quality & Compliance

• Partner with QC to ensure adherence to packaging material specs and certifications.
• Track market price movements and forecast cost impacts.
• Maintain 100% ERP-based procurement (no informal approvals or WhatsApp orders).
• Ensure strict confidentiality of commercial terms.

6. Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and coach Procurement Coordinator(s).
• Work closely with production planning, warehouse, finance, and QC teams for material planning and MRP.
• Champion process discipline, continuous improvement, and data-driven decisions.

Preferred candidate profile

Education:

• Graduate in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business; MBA preferred.

Experience:

• 6–10 years total experience, with 3+ years in packaging procurement (FMCG or manufacturing).
• Proven experience with ERP systems (preferably Odoo) and vendor negotiation.

Skills:

• Advanced Excel & data analysis, strong commercial acumen, contract management.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Detail-oriented, process-driven, and compliance-focused mindset.