Procurement Manager

You will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for raw materials, packaging material, and consumables in the food processing / frozen foods / FMCG industry. This includes forecasting procurement needs based on production schedules, inventory levels, and sales projections. You will also be in charge of building vendor pipelines to ensure availability, quality, and cost-efficiency. Your role will involve identifying, evaluating, and finalizing vendors for different categories, negotiating pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers, and conducting vendor audits to ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and food safety standards. Additionally, you will prepare and manage purchase orders and contracts in ERP/Tally, monitor delivery timelines, and coordinate with the warehouse and production team for smooth material flow. Monitoring commodity price trends, planning purchases to optimize costs, and ensuring minimum stock levels without overstocking or stockouts will be crucial aspects of your responsibilities. You will also analyze procurement data, generate cost-saving reports for management, and ensure compliance with FSSAI, GST, and other statutory procurement norms. Key skills required for this role include strong negotiation, vendor development, and contract management skills, a deep understanding of food ingredients and packaging materials, familiarity with procurement software (Tally, ERP, SAP, etc.), knowledge of food safety standards, cold chain logistics, and perishables procurement, as well as good analytical and communication skills. Ideal qualifications for this position are a Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Supply Chain, Food Technology, or Business Management, along with a certification in procurement/supply chain/logistics. Prior experience in a food processing or frozen food environment is essential to succeed in this role.,