Purchase Manager Nutraceuticals

Job Title: Purchase Manager- Nutraceuticals

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Job Summary:

Purchase Manager-Nutraceuticals &

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Management:

• Source and procure high-quality raw materials including herbal extracts, nutraceutical ingredients, excipients, and packaging materials.
• Ensure cost-effective procurement strategies without compromising on quality or timelines.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, relibaility, and compliance.

Vendor Development & Negotiation:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international vendors.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to ensure favorable procurement agreements
• Conduct vendor audits and performance reviews periodically.

Inventory & Forecasting

• Coordinate with production, planning, and warehouse teams to maintain optimum stock levels.
• Forecast demand and plan procurement accordingly to avoid shortages or overstocking.
• Track inventory turnover and manage lead times for critical materials.

Regulatory & Quality Compliance

• Ensure that procured materials meet the quality standards set by FSSAl, AYUSH, GMP, etc.
• Maintain proper documentation for traceability and audits (COA, MSDS, Purchase Orders, etc.). Work closely with QA/QC and regulatory teams for supplier certfications and compliance checks,

Cost Control & Process Optimization:

• Continuously analyze and optimize procurement costs and supplier performance.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through alternative sourcing or process improvements.
• Implement ERP systems or procurement tools for better control and transparency.

Key Requirements:

• Education:

  B.Sc / B.Pharm / BAMS / MBA (Supply Chain / Operations/ Procurement)

• Experience

  : 10-12 years in procurement or purchase management in , nutraceutical, food, pharmaceutical or Ayurvedic industry.

• Industry Knowledge:

• Herbal raw materials, nutraceutical ingredients, extracts, excipients
• Ayurvedic formulations and sourcing regions (e.g Kerala, Himachal, etc.)
• FSSAI, AYUSH, and GMP compliance

• Skills:

• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Vendor and supply chain management
• ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Tally, etc.)
• Attention to detail and quality consciousness

Preferred candidate profile

• Prior experience in Ayurvedic or functional food/ Nutraceutical companies.
• Familiarity with international sourcing and import documentation.
• Knowledge of sustainable and organic sourcing practices is a plus.

Salary & Benefits - As per company standard, Mediclaim, FOC product, EL, CL, PF, Gratuity.

e-mail: gm.hr@asclepiuswellness.co.in

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