Confidential | For Internal Use Only | Page 1 of 3 JOB DESCRIPTION Manager – Purchase Department PET Preform | Rigid Plastics | Flexible Laminate Products Job Title Manager – Purchase Department Department Procurement / Supply Chain Reports To General Manager / Director of Operations Location Head Office Location Employment Type Full-Time, Permanent Experience Required 8–12 years (Plastics / Packaging industry preferred) Qualification B.E./B.Tech – Plastics/Mechanical/Chemical; MBA (Supply Chain) preferred
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Purchase Department Manager is responsible for end-to-end procurement of raw materials, consumables, machinery spares, and services required for the manufacture of PET preforms, rigid plastic products, and flexible laminate packaging. The role demands a thorough understanding of plastics raw material markets, supplier ecosystems, and cost-optimization strategies, while ensuring uninterrupted supply to support production targets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Raw Material & Consumables Procurement
- Source and procure primary raw materials: PET resin/chips, HDPE, LLDPE, PP, BOPP/BOPET/BOPA films, adhesives, inks, and laminates.
- Manage procurement of masterbatches, colorants, additives, and recycled content materials.
- Coordinate with production and planning teams to derive accurate monthly/quarterly purchase requirements.
- Ensure timely delivery of materials to prevent production downtime.
B. Vendor Development & Management
- Identify, evaluate, and qualify new vendors for raw materials, packing materials, and indirect procurement.
- Conduct supplier audits and maintain an approved vendor list (AVL) with periodic performance reviews.
- Develop alternate/backup sources to reduce supply risk and dependency on single vendors.
- Negotiate long-term contracts, rate contracts, and blanket purchase orders to lock in favourable pricing.
C. Cost Management & Value Engineering
- Benchmark raw material prices (PET, film substrates, etc.) with market indices and negotiate best-in-class rates.
- Drive year-on-year cost reduction through strategic sourcing, bulk buying, and volume consolidation.
- Evaluate import vs. domestic sourcing options including customs duty, lead time, and exchange rate impact.
- Collaborate with R&D / Technical teams for material substitution and value engineering initiatives.
D. Purchase Operations & Systems
- Issue purchase orders (POs) in ERP system and ensure timely approvals as per delegation of authority.
- Track open POs, manage lead times, and expedite orders to meet production schedules.
- Coordinate with stores/warehouse for GRN, quality inspection, and material acceptance.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies and work with accounts payable for timely vendor payments.
E. Inventory & Material Planning
Confidential | For Internal Use Only | Page 2 of 3
- Maintain optimum inventory levels – avoid excess stock while preventing stockouts.
- Monitor reorder levels, safety stocks, and MRP-driven purchase triggers in ERP.
- Conduct periodic physical verification and reconciliation of raw material inventory.
F. Compliance, Sustainability & Reporting
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, statutory regulations (GST, customs, FSSAI if applicable), and environmental norms.
- Support sustainability goals – recyclable materials, EPR compliance, and responsible sourcing.
- Prepare monthly MIS reports: purchase spend, savings achieved, vendor performance, and inventory status.
- Liaise with Finance for budget preparation, spend tracking, and cost centre reporting.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)
- Year-on-year procurement cost savings (target: 3–5% per annum)
- Purchase order fulfilment rate and on-time delivery from vendors (target: ≥95%)
- Raw material inventory days and working capital optimisation
- Vendor rejection rate and quality non-conformances at GRN
- Number of alternate vendors developed per quarter
- Purchase budget variance (± acceptable tolerance)
- Timely MIS reporting and ERP data accuracy
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- B.E./B.Tech in Plastics/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering; MBA in Supply Chain / Operations preferred
- 8–12 years in procurement, with at least 5 years in the plastics/packaging industry
- PET preform, rigid plastics (caps, closures, containers), or flexible packaging (laminates, pouches, films)
- Hands-on experience with SAP MM, Oracle Procurement, or equivalent ERP
- English (proficient); Hindi/regional language as per plant location
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Plant-based role with occasional travel to vendor sites, warehouses, and head office.
- Standard working hours with flexibility during month-end, audits, and production exigencies.
- Exposure to manufacturing plant environment (noise, dust, chemical odours) when conducting vendor/store visits.
Prepared by: ESHA SHARMA Date: 11/MAY/2026