Packaging Material Purchase Manager - From Food Manufacturing

SG OASIS HR CONSULTANCY PVT LTD · Maharashtra, India

Requirement for Packaging Material Purchase Manager - From Food Manufacturing Companies

Purchase Manager - Packaging Category Buyer - Manager

Position Overview:

The Packaging Category Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing the procurement of all packaging materials (primary, secondary, and tertiary) required for the business. This role ensures cost-effective, sustainable, and innovative packaging solutions while maintaining supplier quality, compliance, and reliability. The role collaborates closely with supply chain, production, R&D, and marketing teams to support business needs and deliver value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for packaging materials
• Conduct spend analysis and identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and value engineering.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers based on quality, cost, capacity, sustainability, and compliance.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to secure favourable agreements.
• Benchmark costs and ensure competitiveness in the market.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key packaging suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, service, innovation).
• Drive supplier development and risk management initiatives.
• Partner with R&D, Marketing, and Operations to support new product development (NPD) and packaging innovation projects.
• Coordinate with logistics and planning for timely availability of materials.
• Ensure compliance with packaging regulations, food safety standards, and legal requirements.
• Track, analyze, and report savings, supplier performance, and category KPIs.
• Implement cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality or functionality.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 4-8 years of procurement experience, with at least 2-3 years in packaging procurement/category management.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Good knowledge of packaging materials, technologies, and suppliers.
• Familiarity with sustainability trends in packaging.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic sourcing mindset
• Cost consciousness & value engineering orientation
• Strong supplier management & partnership skills
• Innovation-driven with sustainability focus
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities

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