Manager – commercial purchase

Infinity Advertising Services; Faridabad District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Infinity Advertising Services seeks a Senior Commercial Purchase Manager in India to lead strategic procurement for printing, publishing, and packaging materials. You will drive planning, vendor qualification, and high-value negotiations aligned with production needs.

The role requires deep experience in paper procurement, cost control, GST/compliance, and cross-functional leadership to ensure timely supply, quality, and cost efficiency across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in procurement/commercial purchase within Printing, Publishing, or Packaging industry.
• Proven experience in handling large-scale paper procurement and high-value negotiations.
• Graduate or Post-Graduate in Commerce, SCM, or Engineering; professional SCM or Procurement certifications are an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Procurement & Planning: Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with production and business requirements.
• Commercial Negotiation & Cost Control: Lead high-value negotiations to achieve cost reduction and value optimization.
• Purchase Operations & Compliance: Approve PR/POs and ensure timely availability of materials, compliance with policies and audits.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Production, Planning, Quality, Finance, and Logistics teams; lead the purchase/commercial team; set KPIs.

Skills

Strategic Procurement

Vendor Management

Cost Optimization

Commercial Negotiation

Cross-Functional Coordination

Procurement Planning

Budgeting

Leadership

GST & Compliance

Education

Graduate/Post-Graduate in Commerce, SCM, Materials Management, or Engineering

SCM/Procurement Certifications (advantage)

Job description

The Commercial Purchase Manager will be responsible for strategic sourcing, procurement planning, vendor management, cost optimization, and commercial negotiations related to printing, publishing, and packaging materials, ensuring quality, timely availability, and cost efficiency.

• Strategic Procurement & Planning
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with production and business requirements.
• Plan annual and monthly purchase budgets for paper, board, ink, chemicals, plates, binding materials, packaging materials, and consumables.
• Forecast material requirements in coordination with production, planning, and stores teams.
• Identify, evaluate, empanel, and develop reliable vendors/suppliers.
• Maintain strong relationships with paper mills, traders, ink suppliers, and service vendors.
• Conduct regular vendor performance reviews based on quality, delivery, pricing, and service.
• Negotiate long-term contracts, rate agreements, and credit terms.
• Commercial Negotiation & Cost Control
• Lead high-value commercial negotiations to achieve cost reduction and value optimization.
• Track raw material price trends (especially paper & board) and recommend buying strategies.
• Ensure cost competitiveness without compromising on quality or timelines.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives, alternate sourcing, and material standardization.
• Purchase Operations & Compliance
• Approve Purchase Requisitions (PR), Purchase Orders (PO), and amendments as per authority limits.
• Ensure timely availability of materials to avoid production delays.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, SOPs, and audit requirements.
• Handle discrepancies related to quantity, quality, rate, and invoice mismatches.
• Monitor inventory levels to maintain optimum stock and avoid overstocking or shortages.
• Coordinate with stores for GRN, stock reconciliation, slow-moving and obsolete inventory control.
• Support periodic physical stock audits.
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Work closely with Production, Planning, Quality, Finance, and Logistics teams.
• Support new product development, paper trials, and vendor qualification processes.
• Coordinate with accounts for payment terms, vendor reconciliations, and credit management.
• Lead, guide, and develop the purchase/commercial team.
• Set KPIs, review performance, and ensure process discipline within the department.
• Printing inks & coatings
• Binding & finishing materials
• Packaging & consumables
• Outsourcing and job work (if applicable)
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• In-depth knowledge of printing & publishing raw materials
• Cost analysis, budgeting, and vendor evaluation expertise
• Understanding of GST, basic import procedures, and statutory compliance
• Leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

Educational Qualification

• Graduate/Post-Graduate (preferably in Commerce, Supply Chain, Materials Management, or Engineering)
• Professional certifications in SCM or Procurement will be an added advantage

Experience Requirement

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in procurement/commercial purchase within Printing, Publishing, or Packaging industry
• Proven experience in handling large-scale paper procurement and high-value negotiations