Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and result-oriented Purchase professional to manage end-to-end procurement activities at the manufacturing plant. The role requires strong vendor management, cost control, timely material availability, coordination with cross-functional teams, and adherence to quality, inventory, and compliance standards to ensure uninterrupted plant operations.

Key Responsibilities & Skills:

Procurement & Vendor Management

Manage end-to-end procurement of raw materials, packaging materials, engineering spares, consumables, and services as per plant requirements.

Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and onboard new vendors to ensure cost competitiveness, quality, and continuity of supply.

Maintain and periodically review approved vendor lists, rate contracts, and pricing agreements.

Cost Control & Negotiation

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Drive cost optimization through effective negotiations, alternate sourcing, and value engineering initiatives.

Track market trends, price fluctuations, and material availability to support informed purchase decisions.

Ensure adherence to approved purchase budgets and cost-saving targets.

Inventory Planning & Coordination :

Coordinate closely with Production, Stores, QA, and Finance teams for material planning and timely procurement.

Ensure optimal inventory levels to prevent stock-outs, production delays, or excess inventory.

Monitor slow-moving and non-moving inventory and initiate corrective actions.

Purchase Operations & Documentation

Process Purchase Requisitions (PRs), issue Purchase Orders (POs), and follow up for timely deliveries,

Ensure accuracy and completeness of purchase documentation, GRNs, invoices, and statutory records.

Coordinate with Finance for invoice verification and timely vendor payments.

Quality, Compliance & Audit Support

Ensure procurement activities comply with quality standards, food safety norms, internal. controls, and company policies,

Support internal, external, and statutory audits by maintaining proper purchase records and documentation,

ERP, MIS & Reporting

Ensure effective utilization of ERP / SAP/Tally and purchase & inventory management systems.

Prepare and present MIS reports related to purchases, cost savings, vendor performance, inventory status, and lead times.

Policy & SOP Implementation

Implement and strictly adhere to corporate purchase policies, SOPs, and ethical procurement practices.

Ensure transparency, process compliance, and governance in all procurement activities.

Accountable for ensuring uninterrupted material availability to support smooth plant.

Key Skills / Competencies :

Strong negotiation and vendor management skills

Good understanding of manufacturing supply chain and procurement processes

Working knowledge of ERP / SAP/Tally and purchase & inventory accounting processes

Knowledge of FMCG/food manufacturing materials and sourcing practices

Strong analytical, planning, and cost-control skills

Ability to coordinate with cross-functional and plant teams

Good communication and documentation skills

Ability to work in a plant-based, fast-paced environment

Work Type

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Full-time | Factory-based | 6-day working

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹27,374.70 - ₹35,253.62 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Provident Fund
Work Location: In person