Responsibilities:
Manage & coordinate purchasing activities for raw materials & packaging materials of
food products.
Create a strong NOP & NPOP procurement network for certified organic raw
materials.
Establish farm-level network & procurement and create a strong database of farmers
commodity-wise.
Maintain the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.
Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
Manage daily purchasing activities
Manage supplier relations and negotiate contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
Coordinate with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.
Ensure that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.
Prepare purchase budgets
Train new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system.
Propose improvements to the current purchasing system that will improve vendor
relationships and lower the cost of doing business
Collaborate with inventory control and sales to develop metrics for gauging inventory
level needs and then maintain those levels throughout the year
Take the lead in creating profitable ways to manage obsolete and slow-moving stock to
help offset losses
Requirements & Skills
Proven working experience as Purchasing Manager, Agent or Officer in the ORGANIC
FOOD INDUSTRY
Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
A knack for negotiation and networking
Ability to gather and analyse data and to work with figures
Degree in business administration or a related field.
Experience as a purchasing manager or in a similar position.
Knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.
Supervisory and management experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong cri
Experience
7 - 13 Years
No. of Openings
1
Education
Professional Degree
Role
Procurement Manager
Industry Type
FMCG / Food / Beverages
Gender
Male
Job Country
India
Type of Job
Full Time
Work Location Type
Work from Office