Purchase Manager

Euro India Fresh Foods Limited; Navsari; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Euro India Fresh Foods Limited is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement of commodities, develop commodity strategies, and manage supplier relationships, ensuring cost efficiency and quality.

The role covers price negotiations, planning, production support, inventory control, factory oversight, and compliance across shifts, with a focus on continuous improvement and KPI delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement of commodities and supplier management.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Ability to forecast procurement needs and manage budgets.
• Knowledge of inventory control and material planning.
• Understanding of quality control and safety requirements in food industry.
• Ability to lead and train junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Implement procurement strategy and policies.
• Forecast procurement needs and plan material requirements.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for procurement performance.
• Build and manage relationships with key suppliers.
• Lead the procurement team through all stages of purchasing.
• Prepare requisitions and issue purchase orders per terms.
• Review quotations and ensure compliance with policy.
• Maintain procurement records and reporting.
• Coach Purchasing Clerks and Sales staff.
• Address defects with vendors and take corrective actions.
• Ensure supplier safety compliance and audits readiness.
• Drive cost reductions and favorable contract terms.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable for timely payments.
• Oversee downline team discipline and productivity.
• Identify risks and implement preventive measures.
• Ensure timely completion of procurement activities.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier relationship

Negotiation

Planning & forecasting

Inventory control

Job description

To be responsible for the procurement of commodities through the development and implementation of commodity strategies plans and the management of supplier relationship. Other areas of responsibility include price negotiation, planning, production, inventory control, quality control and factory control

Job Description of Purchasing manager

reports to: gm / vice president

job summary:

To be responsible for the procurement of commodities through the development and implementation of commodity strategies plans and the management of supplier relationship. Other areas of responsibility include price negotiation, planning, production, inventory control, quality control and factory control.

Key duties/responsibilities:

1. Implement procurement strategy and policies.

2. Forecast procurement needs.

3. Create and implement KPIs.

4. Continually develop expertise to support growth for new projects.

5. Monitor macro trends in supplier and contract base and implement plans to react.

6. Build and develop relationships with key suppliers and customers.

7. Lead the procurement group in all phases.

8. Identify and develop training opportunities.

9. Order materials and services as per negotiated and appropriately approved. Review quotations.

10. Prepare purchase requisitions, approve and issues purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms and conditions.

11. Maintain procurement files.

12. Track Purchasing activity and measurements.

13. Training purchasing Clerks and Salesmen in the department.

14. Discuss defective or unacceptable new goods or services with users, vendors and others to determine cause of problem and take corrective and preventative action.

15. Ensure supplier compliance with site and company requirements for safety.

16. Manage vendor relationships and assist in building effective partnerships.

17. Assist department in developing and implementing purchasing strategies for products.

18. Taking over an existing project of customized and private label food products.

19. Responsible for planning, developing and buying materials, parts, supplies and equipments in a timely and cost effective way; timely manner while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications.

20. Dealing with suppliers.

21. Dealing with Brokers.

22. Develop and review purchase requests and ensure authorization as necessary to facilitate the timely purchase of new food products.

23. Help to lower the cost and secure agreements.

24. Liaise with Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, as necessary for the business with the supplier.

*Maintain floor discipline and operational control during all shifts.

*Maintain audit readiness for customer, regulatory, and food safety audits at all times. Ensure full accountability and responsibility for all assigned activities, including the performance, discipline, compliance, and conduct of his/her downline team.

• Take complete ownership of the work area and ensure all team members follow defined SOPs, work instructions, safety standards, quality requirements, and operational procedures.
• Ensure effective supervision, guidance, and control of the downline team to achieve operational, quality, productivity, and safety targets.
• Ensure proper communication, coordination, and escalation of operational issues without delay.
• Maintain proper manpower utilization and ensure that all team members are deployed effectively according to operational requirements.
• Ensure timely completion of assigned activities and take responsibility for any gaps or failures within the area of control.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reporting related to assigned responsibilities and ensure transparency in all operational matters.
• Demonstrate leadership by setting the right example in discipline, accountability, safety, hygiene, quality, and work ethics.
• Take proactive measures to identify potential risks and prevent operational failures before they occur.
• Ensure continuous monitoring of the downline team and provide necessary coaching, training, and corrective guidance whenever required.
• Zero Excuse, Zero Negligence, Zero Compromise approach shall be mandatory for all work related to the relevancy and responsibilities of the job profile.
• Any failure, deviation, or negligence within the assigned area of responsibility shall be treated as a matter of ownership and accountability, including where such failure occurs through the concerned employees downline team