Procurement Manager – Packaging Material

3 days ago

Kandivali Mumbai Maharashtra, India Chheda Specialties Foods Pvt. Ltd. Full time ₹ 5,00,000 - ₹ 8,00,000 per year

Role Overview

The Packaging Procurement Manager drives strategic sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management for all packaging materials — both flexible (laminates, rolls, pouches) and rigid (boxes, jars, PET, corrugates) — across Chheda's manufacturing network. The role ensures cost efficiency, supply reliability, quality compliance, and ERP-driven governance while developing a strong, scalable vendor ecosystem aligned with the company's growth roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Development

  • Build and maintain category strategies for flexible and rigid packaging.
  • Develop and manage 3–5 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 (5–8% 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.

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.

Work Mode:

  • Based at Head Office, with periodic factory/vendor visits.

Compensation: Competitive, with performance-linked variable pay tied to cost savings and delivery KPIs.

Growth Path: Head – Procurement of Packaging Material.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹500, ₹800,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Food provided
  • Leave encashment
  • Paid sick time
  • Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have a minimum of 3 years of experience into packaging procurement into the manufacturing/ FMCG sector?
  • Are you comfortable working 6 days a week?

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

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