Deputy Manager - Material Purchase

Job Description 1. FMCG NPD & Domestic Sales Procurement Procurement of 3P materials and packaging for new snack launches. Ordering domestic sales promotional materials (POS, collaterals).

Aligning 3P ordering with sales planning and warehouse stock availability. Procurement of sales & marketing service orders (events, campaigns). 2. New Projects & Capex Procurement Procurement of machinery, technology, and equipment for plant expansion and automation.

Capex budgeting, vendor evaluation, ROI/payback tracking, and compliance documentation. Ensuring timely delivery, installation, and commissioning of project equipment. 3. Vendor Evaluation & Strategic Negotiation Techno commercial alignment of suppliers for 3P materials, packaging, services, and projects.

Strategic negotiations balancing cost, quality, and long term partnerships. 4. Vendor Development & Qualification Identification, qualification, and onboarding of vendors for FMCG and capex projects. Supporting supplier audits and capability assessments. 5.

Material Delivery & Logistics Coordination Ensuring OTIF (On Time In Full) delivery of materials, promotional items, and equipment. Coordinating logistics and warehouse availability for sales and project timelines. 6. Intra & Inter Department Coordination Collaboration with R&D, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Production, and Engineering.

Aligning procurement with NPD launch schedules and project timelines. 7. Procurement Reporting & MIS Preparation and presentation of procurement dashboards and KPI reports. Transparent reporting to management for decision making. 8.

Documentation & Compliance Preparation and approval of POs, contracts, and capex requisitions. Audit readiness and compliance with statutory, food safety, and internal policies. 9. Monitoring & Knowledge Sharing Oversight of team performance and capability building.

Sharing best practices, market intelligence, and supplier insights.