Purchase Officer

Profile Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional with a strong background in the FMCG or pharmaceutical industries. The ideal candidate will possess a thorough understanding of packaging material procurement and Artwork. The role is responsible for ensuring the timely procurement of packaging materials in the required quality and quantity, at a competitive cost, to support uninterrupted production operations while maintaining compliance with company policies and procurement procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Source and procure packaging materials such as sleeves, blisters, labels, inner covers, films, shrink wraps, tapes, and other packaging components.

Manage end-to-end artwork activities in the portal, from AW release to execution.

Allocate suitable vendors to purchase requisitions and monitor order execution.

Coordinate with production, planning, and quality assurance teams to ensure continuous material availability.

Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers to improve quality, cost, and supply reliability.

Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contract terms with suppliers, and finalise and release approved price lists in accordance with company procurement policies.

Monitor inventory levels and plan procurement to prevent stock shortages or excess inventory.

Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and resolve supply-related issues.

Ensure that packaging materials comply with quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.

Support cost-reduction initiatives through value engineering and alternate sourcing.

Track supplier performance and prepare procurement reports and MIS.

KPIs

On-time availability of packaging materials.

On-time closure of released AWs in the system.

Procurement cost savings.

Supplier on-time delivery performance.

Supplier quality acceptance rate.

Purchase order processing cycle time.

Compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

Required Skills

Knowledge of packaging materials and procurement processes.

Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

Inventory planning and supply chain coordination.

Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong analytical abilities and a problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in any discipline.

Preference will be given to candidates with qualifications, certifications, or experience related to packaging and packaging technology.

4 to 5 years of experience in packaging material procurement or purchasing, preferably in the manufacturing, FMCG, pharmaceutical, or packaging industries.