Purchase Officer-Packing Material

RECEX Pvt. Ltd.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

RECEX Pvt. Ltd. in Mumbai seeks a dynamic procurement professional with strong packaging materials expertise. You will source packaging components, manage artwork in the portal, and ensure timely deliveries at competitive costs to support uninterrupted production.

The role requires 4–5 years of relevant experience, excellent negotiation and vendor-management skills, and proficiency in SAP, Excel, and PowerPoint. Collaborative cross-functional work and regulatory compliance are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• Preference given to packaging/packaging technology related qualifications.
• 4 to 5 years of experience in packaging material procurement or purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure packaging materials such as sleeves, blisters, labels, films, and other components.
• Manage end-to-end artwork activities in the portal from AW release to execution.
• Allocate vendors to purchase requisitions and monitor order execution.
• Coordinate with production, planning, and QA teams to ensure material availability.
• Identify, evaluate and develop new suppliers to improve quality, cost, and supply reliability.
• Negotiate prices, terms, delivery schedules, and contracts; release approved price lists.
• Monitor inventory levels and plan procurement to prevent shortages or excess stock.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and resolve issues.
• Ensure packaging materials meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives through value engineering and alternative sourcing.
• Track supplier performance and prepare procurement reports and MIS.

Skills

Packaging knowledge

Negotiation

Vendor management

Inventory planning

Analytics

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Profile Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional with a strong background in the FMCG or pharmaceutical industries. The ideal candidate will possess a thorough understanding of packaging material procurement and Artwork. The role is responsible for ensuring the timely procurement of packaging materials in the required quality and quantity, at a competitive cost, to support uninterrupted production operations while maintaining compliance with company policies and procurement procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure packaging materials such as sleeves, blisters, labels, inner covers, films, shrink wraps, tapes, and other packaging components.
• Manage end-to-end artwork activities in the portal, from AW release to execution.
• Allocate suitable vendors to purchase requisitions and monitor order execution.
• Coordinate with production, planning, and quality assurance teams to ensure continuous material availability.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers to improve quality, cost, and supply reliability.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contract terms with suppliers, and finalise and release approved price lists in accordance with company procurement policies.
• Monitor inventory levels and plan procurement to prevent stock shortages or excess inventory.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and resolve supply-related issues.
• Ensure that packaging materials comply with quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives through value engineering and alternate sourcing.
• Track supplier performance and prepare procurement reports and MIS.

KPIs

• On-time availability of packaging materials.
• On-time closure of released AWs in the system.
• Procurement cost savings.
• Supplier on-time delivery performance.
• Supplier quality acceptance rate.
• Purchase order processing cycle time.
• Compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of packaging materials and procurement processes.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Inventory planning and supply chain coordination.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and a problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• Preference will be given to candidates with qualifications, certifications, or experience related to packaging and packaging technology.
• 4 to 5 years of experience in packaging material procurement or purchasing, preferably in the manufacturing, FMCG, pharmaceutical, or packaging industries.