Senior Procurement Manager
Location: Bangalore
Industry: FMCG Food Manufacturing
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Procurement Manager to lead and scale endtoend procurement operations for our FMCG food manufacturing business. This role is critical in driving strategic sourcing, cost optimization, supplier partnerships, and compliance, while ensuring uninterrupted supply across raw materials, packaging, and indirect spends.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in food manufacturing procurement, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to work crossfunctionally with Production, QA, Planning, and Finance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Leadership
- Build, evaluate, and manage a robust vendor ecosystem for raw materials, packaging, and indirect categories
- Lead contract negotiations to secure optimal commercial terms, service levels, and risk mitigation
- Drive supplier performance through structured quality, cost, and delivery scorecards
- Develop longterm supplier partnerships aligned with business growth
2. Operational Procurement Excellence
- Own endtoend Purchase Order (PO) management aligned with production and inventory plans
- Ensure timely material availability by closely working with stores, planning, and manufacturing teams
- Partner with QA/QC to ensure material compliance before acceptance
3. Cost Optimization & Compliance
- Deliver sustained costsaving initiatives without compromising quality or food safety
- Ensure full compliance with FSSAI, ISO, internal SOPs, and audit requirements
- Maintain accurate procurement documentation, contracts, and auditready records
4. Forecasting & Demand Alignment
- Collaborate with planning and production teams to forecast raw material and packaging requirements
- Align procurement with demand cycles, new launches, and promotional plans
- Prevent stockouts, excess inventory, and expiry risks
5. Digital Procurement & Process Improvement
- Drive adoption and optimization of ERP / procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Improve procurement cycle times, visibility, and reporting accuracy
- Establish and track KPIs for savings, supplier performance, and process efficiency
6. Risk & Inventory Management
- Monitor commodity trends, pricing volatility, and supply risks
- Develop contingency plans for critical materials and supply disruptions
- Ensure appropriate safety stock levels for highrisk SKUs
Key Result Areas (KRAs)
- Cost savings vs. budgeted procurement spend
- Ontime procurement rate aligned with production schedules
- Supplier performance, quality, and compliance scores
- Procurement cycle time and process adherence
- Effectiveness of risk mitigation and continuity plans
Candidate Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)
- 68 years of procurement experience in FMCG / Food Manufacturing
- Strong expertise in vendor negotiations, sourcing strategy, and cost optimization
- Handson experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)
- Deep understanding of food safety regulations and sourcing standards
- Ability to work crossfunctionally in a fastgrowing manufacturing environment
- Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and execution skills
About Lo Foods
Lo Foods is a purposedriven FMCG company on a mission to make lowcarb functional foods accessible to 100 million Indians by 2030. We believe food can do more than just nourishit can actively improve health and quality of life.
Our brands include:
- Keto Smart Lowcarb solutions for the keto lifestyle
- Protein Chef Making protein sufficiency easy and accessible
- DiabeSmart Simplifying diabetes management without compromising taste
At Lo Foods, you'll be part of a team redefining how India eatsthrough innovation, science, and scale.
