Procurement Manager (ORGANIC FOOD )

Connexions Management Consultants

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