Procurement Manager - FMCG/Beverage - IIM/MDI/ISB

Currently we are hiring as Procurement Manager.

Job Location: Bangalore

Industry: FMCG/ Beverages.

Education: B.E/ B.Tech/ MBA from Premier Institutes.

About the Role:

- 1. 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.

- 2. 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).

- 3. Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and Finance to align procurement plans with production schedules, seasonality of fruit harvests, and festival/seasonal-edition launches.

Key Responsibilities:

- 1. 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.

- 2. 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.

- 3. Conduct vendor identification, qualification, and onboarding including farmer collectives / Fairtrade-certified suppliers through structured audits, sample evaluation, and commercial negotiation.

- 4. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and rate contracts; track global commodity and agri-input price movements to inform sourcing decisions.

- 5. Track supplier OTIF and quality performance, lead structured vendor review meetings, and drive corrective actions for underperforming vendors.

- 6. Collaborate with Manufacturing and Demand Planning to align raw material procurement with production schedules, minimizing stockouts ahead of peak summer season and festival launches.

- 7. Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives through specification rationalization, vendor consolidation, and alternate/local sourcing development.

- 8. Maintain accurate procurement records, vendor contracts (including Fairtrade/ethical sourcing documentation), and MIS reports for management review.

Desired Skills:

- 1. Strong negotiation and vendor management skills, ideally with exposure to agri-commodity or perishable raw material sourcing.

- 2. Solid understanding of procurement processes, contract management, and supplier performance frameworks in a food/beverage manufacturing setup.

- 3. Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP MM, Oracle) for procurement transactions.

- 4. Advanced Excel skills for spend analysis and reporting; exposure to Power BI is an advantage.

- 5. Ability to manage multiple categories and stakeholders including seasonal/harvest-linked sourcing in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

- 6. High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving ability; comfort working with both domestic and international suppliers.