Purchase Manager

Velnik India; Indore District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Velnik India in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, is seeking an experienced Purchase Manager with a strong FMCG background to lead procurement, vendor management, sourcing, and cost optimization. You will drive end-to-end procurement, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure inventory alignment with production needs.

Ideal candidates have hands-on FMCG procurement experience, expertise in SAP, and proven ability to manage multiple supplier relationships while reducing costs and maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in procurement, vendor management, sourcing, inventory planning and cost optimization within FMCG
• Strong knowledge of FMCG procurement processes, vendor management and inventory control
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for FMCG products, packaging materials and related supplies
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement
• Negotiate prices, contracts, payment terms and supply agreements
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with production, warehouse and sales teams
• Analyze market trends, raw material prices and supplier performance
• Ensure procurement processes comply with company policies and quality standards
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements
• Prepare purchase reports, MIS and procurement forecasts
• Handle supplier audits, evaluations and performance reviews

Skills

Procurement management

Vendor management

Negotiation

Inventory planning

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Purchase Manager with a strong background in the FMCG industry. The candidate must have hands-on experience in procurement, vendor management, sourcing, inventory planning, and cost optimization within an FMCG environment. Candidates from industries other than FMCG will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for FMCG products, packaging materials, and related supplies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement.
• Negotiate prices, contracts, payment terms, and supply agreements.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with production, warehouse, and sales teams to avoid stock shortages or excess inventory.
• Analyze market trends, raw material prices, and supplier performance.
• Ensure procurement processes comply with company policies and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements.
• Prepare purchase reports, MIS, and procurement forecasts.
• Handle supplier audits, evaluations, and performance reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of purchasing/procurement experience in the FMCG industry.
• Strong knowledge of FMCG procurement processes, vendor management, and inventory control.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in SAP software.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple suppliers and procurement categories.