Purchase Manager

Procurement & Sourcing

• Source and procure packaging materials such as bottles, jars, tubes, caps, pumps, droppers, cartons, labels, shrink sleeves, and corrugated boxes.

• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers and manufacturers.

• Obtain quotations, compare pricing, and negotiate contracts to achieve cost savings.

• Ensure uninterrupted supply of packaging materials to support production schedules.

Vendor Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.

• Conduct supplier performance evaluations based on quality, delivery, pricing, and service.

• Develop alternative suppliers to reduce procurement risks.

• Coordinate supplier audits and compliance checks.

Cost Management

• Monitor packaging material costs and market trends.

• Drive cost-reduction initiatives without compromising quality.

• Analyze procurement data and prepare cost comparison reports.

Inventory & Planning

• Collaborate with production, planning, and warehouse teams to forecast packaging requirements.

• Monitor inventory levels and optimize stock availability.

• Prevent stock-outs and excess inventory through effective procurement planning.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all packaging materials meet company quality standards and regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate with QA/QC teams for material approvals and issue resolution.

• Maintain procurement documentation, contracts, and supplier records.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with R&D, marketing, production, and quality departments for new product launches and packaging developments.

• Support packaging innovation and sustainability initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Packaging Technology, Engineering, or related field.

• MBA/Specialization in Supply Chain or Procurement preferred.

Experience

• 5–10 years of procurement experience in the cosmetics, personal care, FMCG, pharmaceutical, or packaging industry.

• Minimum 3 years in a managerial procurement role.

• Experience handling cosmetic packaging materials is highly preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

• Knowledge of cosmetic packaging materials and manufacturing processes.

• Expertise in procurement planning and inventory control.

• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.) and Microsoft Excel.

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

• Understanding of quality standards and compliance requirements.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Cost savings achieved through procurement initiatives.

• On-time supplier delivery performance.

• Inventory turnover and stock availability.

• Supplier quality performance.

• Procurement cycle time.

• Number of qualified alternate suppliers developed.

Compensation

• As per industry standards and candidate experience.

• It is a Full Time Back Office / Data Entry job for candidates with 3 - 6+ years Experience.