SCM (Packaging Material Procurement) Retail QSR E-Commerce

Quotient Consultancy; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Quotient Consultancy in Mumbai is seeking a Packaging Category Buyer-Manager to source, negotiate, and manage packaging materials across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. This role collaborates with supply chain, production, R&D, and marketing to deliver value and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities include strategy development, spend analysis, supplier qualification, contract negotiations, and cross-functional coordination to support NPD and packaging innovation while maintaining cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field is required.
• 48 years of procurement experience, with at least 23 years in packaging procurement/category management.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for packaging materials.
• Conduct spend analysis and identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and value engineering.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers based on quality, cost, capacity, sustainability, and compliance.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to secure favorable agreements.
• Benchmark costs and ensure competitiveness in the market.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key packaging suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, service, innovation).
• Drive supplier development and risk management initiatives.
• Partner with R&D, Marketing, and Operations to support new product development (NPD) and packaging innovation projects.
• Coordinate with logistics and planning for timely availability of materials.
• Ensure compliance with packaging regulations, food safety standards, and legal requirements.
• Track, analyze, and report savings, supplier performance, and category KPIs.
• Implement cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality or functionality.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract mgmt

Packaging materials knowledge

Sustainability packaging

ERP systems

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Leading Company Hiring Supply Chain Manager

MUMBAI

Job Title: Packaging Category Buyer - Manager

Position Overview:

The Packaging Category Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing the procurement of all packaging materials (primary, secondary, and tertiary) required for the business. This role ensures cost-effective, sustainable, and innovative packaging solutions while maintaining supplier quality, compliance, and reliability. The role collaborates closely with supply chain, production, R&D, and marketing teams to support business needs and deliver value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for packaging materials
• Conduct spend analysis and identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and value engineering.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers based on quality, cost, capacity, sustainability, and compliance.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to secure favorable agreements.
• Benchmark costs and ensure competitiveness in the market.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key packaging suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, service, innovation).
• Drive supplier development and risk management initiatives.
• Partner with R& D, Marketing, and Operations to support new product development (NPD) and packaging innovation projects.
• Coordinate with logistics and planning for timely availability of materials.
• Ensure compliance with packaging regulations, food safety standards, and legal requirements.
• Track, analyze, and report savings, supplier performance, and category KPIs.
• Implement cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality or functionality.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelors degree in related field.
• 48 years of procurement experience, with at least 23 years in packaging procurement/category management.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Good knowledge of packaging materials, technologies, and suppliers.
• Familiarity with sustainability trends in packaging.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic sourcing mindset
• Cost consciousness & value engineering orientation
• Strong supplier management & partnership skills
• Innovation-driven with sustainability focus
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities