Requirement for Packaging Material Purchase Manager - From Food Manufacturing Companies
Purchase Manager - Packaging Category Buyer - Manager
Position Overview:
The Packaging Category Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing the procurement of all packaging materials (primary, secondary, and tertiary) required for the business. This role ensures cost-effective, sustainable, and innovative packaging solutions while maintaining supplier quality, compliance, and reliability. The role collaborates closely with supply chain, production, R&D, and marketing teams to support business needs and deliver value.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for packaging materials
- Conduct spend analysis and identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and value engineering.
- Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers based on quality, cost, capacity, sustainability, and compliance.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to secure favourable agreements.
- Benchmark costs and ensure competitiveness in the market.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key packaging suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, service, innovation).
- Drive supplier development and risk management initiatives.
- Partner with R&D, Marketing, and Operations to support new product development (NPD) and packaging innovation projects.
- Coordinate with logistics and planning for timely availability of materials.
- Ensure compliance with packaging regulations, food safety standards, and legal requirements.
- Track, analyze, and report savings, supplier performance, and category KPIs.
- Implement cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality or functionality.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- 4–8 years of procurement experience, with at least 2–3 years in packaging procurement/category management.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Good knowledge of packaging materials, technologies, and suppliers.
- Familiarity with sustainability trends in packaging.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic sourcing mindset
- Cost consciousness & value engineering orientation
- Strong supplier management & partnership skills
- Innovation-driven with sustainability focus
- Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities
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