Plant Procurement Manager Beverages

3 days ago

Chennai Tirunelveli, India Pegasus International Full time

Role Purpose

The Procurement Manager Beverages Plant will be responsible for end-to-end procurement and commercial management for greenfield beverage manufacturing projects and ongoing plant operations. The role focuses on CAPEX sourcing, vendor development, cost optimization, and timely availability of materials and services, ensuring project milestones are met without compromising on quality or compliance.

Role & responsibilities

Greenfield Project Procurement (Core Focus)

  • Lead procurement for greenfield beverage plant projects, from concept to commissioning.

  • Manage sourcing of CAPEX items including:

  • Bottling & packaging lines (PET / Glass / Can)

  • Process equipment (mixers, syrup rooms, pasteurizers)
  • Utilities (boilers, chillers, compressors, RO, WTP, ETP)

  • Electricals, instrumentation, automation, and civil packages

  • Work closely with Engineering, Projects, and OEMs for technical-commercial finalization.

  • Drive RFQ, techno-commercial evaluations, negotiations, contracting, and PO releases.
  • Ensure on-time delivery aligned with project timelines.

Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management

  • Develop and manage strategic supplier base for beverages and FMCG plants.
  • Lead vendor evaluation, qualification, audits, and development.
  • Negotiate long-term contracts, rate agreements, and service SLAs.
  • Manage imports, OEM tie-ups, and localization strategies.

Commercial & Cost Management

  • Drive cost optimization and value engineering during project phase.
  • Track and control CAPEX budgets and procurement savings.
  • Ensure commercial governance, contract compliance, and risk mitigation.
  • Manage payment terms, milestones, and claim settlements.

Plant & Operational Procurement (Post-Commissioning)

  • Oversee plant procurement of:

  • Packaging materials (PET preforms, caps, labels, cartons)

  • RM & PM

  • Spares, MRO, utilities consumables, and services

  • Ensure optimal inventory levels and continuity of supply.

  • Coordinate with planning and operations teams.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Work closely with Projects, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, Quality, and SCM.
  • Support statutory, quality, and internal audits.
  • Interface with external stakeholders including OEMs, EPCs, contractors, and logistics partners.

Systems & Compliance

  • Implement and adhere to procurement SOPs, ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), and governance frameworks.
  • Ensure compliance with ethical sourcing, ESG, and statutory norms.
  • Maintain strong documentation and MIS.

Must-Have Experience (Critical)

  • Proven experience in greenfield beverage plant procurement
  • Strong exposure to CAPEX sourcing for bottling & packaging lines
  • Experience working with OEMs and EPC partners
  • Sound understanding of beverage manufacturing equipment and utilities

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