Purchase Manager- Ayurveda Herbs

Asclepius Wellness; Jaipur; On-site; INR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Asclepius Wellness Pvt Ltd is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end sourcing of Ayurvedic herbs, spices, raw materials, and packaging inputs for the Jaipur plant. You will build a certified supplier base, ensure compliant materials, and drive safe, cost-effective procurement.

The role requires 5–10 years' experience in raw material procurement, with a background in pharmacy, chemistry, agriculture, or related fields.

Qualifications

• Graduate or Postgraduate with relevant field.
• Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Agriculture, Food Technology, or Supply Chain related field.

Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard certified manufacturers and distributors of food-grade chemicals.
• Source reliable suppliers for Ayurvedic herbs, spices, and packing materials.
• Assess vendors on quality, price, reliability, and compliance.
• Build long-term supplier relationships and maintain the vendor database and approved supplier list.
• Evaluate vendor performance on quality, delivery, pricing, and service.
• Procure raw chemicals, solvents, and additives safely, at competitive prices.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, credit periods, and delivery schedules.
• Compare quotations and evaluate total procurement cost, not just unit price.
• Track market trends and develop alternative sources to reduce supply risk.
• Support procurement budgeting and CAPEX purchasing where required.
• Prepare purchase plans based on production schedules, inventory levels, and material requirements.
• Raise purchase orders, track deliveries, and follow up with vendors.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels with production and stores teams.
• Keep accurate procurement records.
• Check safety sheets, quality standards, and import-export laws applicable to materials you buy.
• Review import-export documentation and regulatory requirements for internationally sourced materials.
• Coordinate with QA, QC, and R&D on supplier and material approvals.
• Review and verify Certificates of Analysis (CoA), SDS, and allergen statements for every material.
• Verify supplier certifications and ensure materials match approved specifications.
• Ensure all chemicals and ingredients comply with food safety regulations such as FSSAI, FDA (where relevant), and other local standards.
• Flag and elevate non-compliant or doubtful materials before purchase or receipt.

Skills

Procurement Management

Sourcing

Purchase

CAPEX

Negotiation

Manufacturing Plant

Procurement Planning

Purchase Planning

Purchase Operations

Material Procurement

Material Sourcing

Purchase Vendor

Development

Price Negotiation

Raw Material Procurement

Packing Material

Education

Graduate or Postgraduate in any stream

Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Agriculture, Food Technology, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Procurement Manager: Ayurvedic Herbs & Spices

Company Name: Asclepius Wellness Pvt Ltd
Department: Purchase & Procurement
Industry: Ayurvedic / Herbal / Food Manufacturing
Preferred: Fitness & Wellness, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, FMCG, Beauty & Personal Care, Food Processing
Location: Prahladpura Industrial Area, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Experience: 5-10 years
Qualification: Graduate or postgraduate [Any stream]
Salary: 5-7.5 LPA [Negotiable]

About the Role

Asclepius Wellness Pvt Ltd is looking for an experienced procurement professional to manage end-to-end sourcing and purchasing of Ayurvedic herbs, spices, raw materials, food-grade chemicals, solvents, additives, and packing materials for our manufacturing plant in Jaipur. You will build a dependable, certified supplier base, buy safely and at the right price, and make sure every material is documented and compliant before it reaches production.

Skills

Primary: Procurement Management, Sourcing

Others: Purchase, CAPEX, Negotiation, Manufacturing Plant, Procurement Planning, Purchase Planning, Purchase Operations, Material Procurement, Material Sourcing, Purchase Vendor, Development, Price Negotiation, Raw Material Procurement, Packing Material

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Identification & Development

• Identify and onboard certified manufacturers and distributors of food-grade chemicals
• Source reliable suppliers for Ayurvedic herbs, spices, and packing materials
• Assess vendors on quality, price, reliability, and compliance
• Build long-term supplier relationships and maintain the vendor database and approved supplier list
• Evaluate vendor performance on quality, delivery, pricing, and service

Safe & Cost-Effective Procurement

• Procure raw chemicals, solvents, and additives safely, at competitive prices
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, credit periods, and delivery schedules
• Compare quotations and evaluate total procurement cost, not just unit price
• Track market trends and develop alternative sources to reduce supply risk
• Support procurement budgeting and CAPEX purchasing where required

Purchase Planning & Operations

• Prepare purchase plans based on production schedules, inventory levels, and material requirements
• Raise purchase orders, track deliveries, and follow up with vendors
• Maintain optimum inventory levels with production and stores teams
• Keep accurate procurement records

Regulatory Compliance & Rules

• Check safety sheets, quality standards, and import-export laws applicable to materials you buy
• Review import-export documentation and regulatory requirements for internationally sourced materials
• Coordinate with QA, QC, and R&D on supplier and material approvals

Documentation Review

• Review and verify Certificates of Analysis (CoA), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and allergen statements for every material
• Verify supplier certifications and ensure materials match approved specifications

Safety Standards Verification

• Ensure all chemicals and ingredients comply with food safety regulations such as FSSAI, FDA (where relevant), and other local standards
• Flag and elevate non-compliant or doubtful materials before purchase or receipt

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate or Postgraduate in any stream.
• Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Agriculture, Food Technology, Supply Chain Management,Business Administration, or a related field
• 4-10 years of raw material procurement experience in a manufacturing unit
• Mandatory: hands-on experience purchasing Ayurvedic herbs, herbal raw materials, and spices
• Experience in vendor development, material sourcing, purchase planning, and price negotiation
• Working knowledge of CoA, SDS, allergen statements, supplier certifications, and food safety regulations

Preferred

• Experience procuring food-grade chemicals, solvents, additives, and packing materials
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP-based purchasing systems
• Fitness & Wellness, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, FMCG, Beauty & Personal Care, Food Processing.