Purchasing Manager

Purchase manager: experience 3-4 years (Food, Snacks and Beverages and retail)

Salary: upto 6LPA

Role & responsibilities:

• Identify and collaborate with Food, Snacks and Beverages brands across India for supplies.

• Negotiate Margins, Credit period and Terms of Trade with brands and distributors.

• Analyse Consumption pattern under each category, factor the delivery TAT and place timely orders (PO process) to ensure consistent availability of products.

• Timely release of POs for ensuring maximum fulfilment of the clients’ requirements in the specified TAT.

• Analyse industry and consumer trends, develop long-term strategies for product categories, and manage relationships with vendors.

• Manage end to end supply chain for Food, Snacks and Beverages categories and achieve the targeted P&L for both.

• Work with cross function teams to execute complex supply chain projects related to Food, Snacks and Beverages categories.

• Assist the Operations team in order and inventory planning.

• Provide strategic inputs for building the category further and scaling it up.

Required skills and qualifications:

• 3-4 years of experience as a purchasing manager with an Indian retail chain or a B2B business.

• Preferred, but not a must, is Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration or a related field.

• In-depth knowledge of procurement principles, strategies and best practices.

• Demonstrable experience in the Indian market and familiarity with local suppliers and sourcing channels.

• Experience in implementing sustainable and socially responsible procurement practices.

• Strong skills in budgeting, cost optimisation and negotiation techniques.

• Knowledge of vendor management and inventory management systems.