Assistant Manager Sourcing - Food Ingredients

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Technologies Private Limited, based in Bengaluru, is seeking a highly motivated Sourcing Executive to support their Food Ingredients business. The role involves sourcing ingredients, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate should have 2–6 years of experience in sourcing or procurement, and a strong ability to manage supplier relationships while supporting efficient business growth.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Experience with manufacturers and contract manufacturing partners is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Source food ingredients and additives from suppliers.
• Negotiate commercial terms and manage RFQs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and supplier quality.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Market analysis

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated Sourcing Executive to support the procurement and supplier management activities for our Food Ingredients business. The candidate will be responsible for identifying suppliers, negotiating commercial terms, managing RFQs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting business growth through efficient sourcing strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Source food ingredients, additives, nutraceutical ingredients, functional ingredients, sweeteners, preservatives, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and specialty food chemicals from domestic and international suppliers.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers and manufacturers based on quality, cost, capacity, and compliance requirements.
• Execute RFQs, collect quotations, perform cost analysis, and recommend sourcing decisions.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, MOQs, and supply agreements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers and suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, certifications, manufacturing facilities, and quality systems.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply and mitigate sourcing risks.
• Monitor market trends, raw material pricing, and industry developments.
• Track commodity price movements and assess their impact on procurement costs.
• Support the sales team with sourcing insights and competitive pricing.

Regulatory & Quality Compliance

• Coordinate with suppliers to obtain documentation such as:
  • COA (Certificate of Analysis)
  • TDS (Technical Data Sheet)
  • MSDS/SDS
  • FSSAI documentation
  • HACCP, ISO, GMP, BRC certifications
  • Allergen and Non-GMO declarations
• Ensure sourced products meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Cross-functional Coordination

• Work closely with Sales, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Logistics teams.
• Coordinate sample procurement and customer qualification activities.
• Support order execution and resolve supply-related challenges.

Experience

• 2–6 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or vendor management.
• Experience dealing with manufacturers and contract manufacturing partners is desirable.