Procurement Manager

Designation - Manager II - Procurement Packaging

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Our Story

Founded in 2021 by Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, Zepto is on a mission to save you time —making every second count towards life's real joys. Our platform has revolutionised rapid commerce in India with cutting-edge technology and strategically optimised delivery hubs. Zepto offers an extensive range of 45,000+ products, from fresh groceries to electronics, beauty essentials, apparels, toys and more, delivering across 50+ cities within minutes.

Zepto Cafe extends our commitment to convenience, featuring a curated menu of over 200 fresh items.

Core Areas : Deep understanding of various packaging materials used by e-commerce / quick-commerce companies or F&V / food delivery industries viz bags, pouches, boxes etc

Qualification : Packaging Degree preferably from Indian Institute of Packaging

Eligibility : 5–7 years of relevant experience in packaging procurement and/or the packaging industry.

Responsibilities, aka, what we'd like you to deliver :

• Bring deep technical expertise in packaging raw materials, designs, and specifications, especially paper, covering manufacturing, conversion, and finished-product processes.
• Drive packaging automation initiatives and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Develop a strong Pan-India market understanding of packaging materials and supplier capabilities.
• Build a seamless packaging material supply chain with zero stockouts, collaborating closely with users and suppliers to enable JIT inventory.
• Leverage strong analytical skills to drive spend analysis, vendor performance evaluation, and market intelligence.

Are you who we're searching for

• Strong procurement domain knowledge with expertise in negotiation strategies, cost drivers, and TCO concepts.
• Proven ability to drive RFX and reverse auction processes.
• Strong contracting and contract management skills.
• Hands-on experience in CAPEX and OPEX procurement.
• Cost- and quality-conscious approach with a focus on continuous improvement in procurement processes.
• Experience in procuring sustainable packaging materials.
• Strong adherence to process governance and procurement policies.