Purchase-Manager (Food and Masala)

Job Summary:
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Procurement – Manager (Food and Masala) to join our procurement team. This role involves managing the procurement of food and masala products, ensuring optimal supply chain operations, and fostering strong relationships with suppliers. The ideal candidate will possess excellent negotiation skills, a deep understanding of the food industry, and the ability to drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining high-quality standards.

Job description
Procurement Management: Handle all aspects of the procurement process for food and masala products.
Supplier Relations: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to secure high-quality and cost-effective products.
Inventory Oversight: Ensure accurate and efficient management of inventory levels.
Cost Optimization: Implement strategies to reduce costs without compromising on quality.
Market Research: Stay abreast of market trends and identify potential new suppliers and products.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities adhere to relevant regulations and company policies.
Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with production, quality control, and other departments to ensure seamless operations.

1. Identify and evaluate potential suppliers of food ingredients and spices, based on quality, reliability, and ethical sourcing practices 
2. Conduct negotiations with vendors to secure favourable terms, including pricing, delivery schedules, and service agreements.
3. Draft and finalize contracts, ensuring all terms and conditions meet company requirements and mitigate risks.
4. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and resolving any issues that may arise.
5. Continuously assess vendor performance and conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to mitigate supplier risks.
6. Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, from requisition to delivery, ensuring timely and efficient acquisition of food ingredients and spices.
7. Analyse purchasing data and market trends to identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and innovation.
8. Generate regular reports on procurement activities, performance metrics, and savings achieved.
9. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs, to align raw material sourcing strategies with product development plans and regulatory requirements. 

Food ingredients and spices, Negotiation skills, Vendor management, risk management, SAP-ERP etc. Qualification: Bachelor’s degree