Manager - Procurement

Job Summary

• Manage end-to-end procurement of fruit pulp, dairy, dry fruits, and other agri-based raw materials - along with packaging and indirect materials - that go into Paper Boat's ethnic beverage and foods portfolio.
• Build and manage a resilient, quality-first vendor base across domestic and international sourcing geographies (e.g. mango, jamun, and kokum from Indian growing regions; select fruit and seed sourcing from international markets) and Fairtrade-aligned sourcing programs (e.g. groundnut sourcing for chikki).
• Partner with Manufacturing (Manesar Mysuru plants), Quality, RD, and Finance to align procurement plans with production schedules, seasonality of fruit harvests, and festival/seasonal-edition launches.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle - PR/RFQ/PO creation, vendor negotiation, contracting, and PO-to-GRN closure - for fruit pulp/concentrate, dairy inputs, dry fruits, spices, and packaging materials.
• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies for seasonal and agri-linked raw materials, planning ahead for harvest windows and building buffer stock strategies to de-risk seasonality.
• Conduct vendor identification, qualification, and onboarding - including farmer collectives / Fairtrade-certified suppliers - through structured audits, sample evaluation, and commercial negotiation.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and rate contracts; track global commodity and agri-input price movements to inform sourcing decisions.
• Track supplier OTIF and quality performance, lead structured vendor review meetings, and drive corrective actions for underperforming vendors.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Demand Planning to align raw material procurement with production schedules, minimizing stockouts ahead of peak summer season and festival launches (e.g. Thandai, Panakam, Sherbet-e-Khas).
• Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives through specification rationalization, vendor consolidation, and alternate/local sourcing development.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, vendor contracts (including Fairtrade/ethical sourcing documentation), and MIS reports for management review.

Education Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Food Technology, or Business; MBA preferred.
• 5-7 years of procurement experience, preferably in FMCG, food beverage, or agri-commodity sourcing.

Skills

• Negotiation
• Vendor management
• Agri-commodity sourcing
• Perishable raw materials sourcing
• Procurement processes
• Contract management
• SAP MM
• Oracle
• Advanced Excel

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Cost savings achieved against category budgets
• Supplier OTIF and quality compliance, including for seasonal raw materials
• Procurement cycle time (PR to PO)
• Vendor base diversification, ethical sourcing compliance, and risk mitigation

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