Urgent opening For Procurement Manager (FMCG)

Randstad; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a proactive Purchase Manager in Gurgaon, Haryana, to lead end-to-end procurement for a food manufacturing setup. The role emphasizes vendor management, negotiations, and SAP Business One-driven processes to ensure timely, cost-efficient material supply.

The ideal candidate will possess 5–10 years of procurement experience in food manufacturing, with strong negotiation, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• MBA or Diploma in SCM will be an added advantage.
• Min 5–10 years of procurement or purchase management experience in food manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Business One for PR/PO/GRPO and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for the organization.
• Source, evaluate, and develop new suppliers while maintaining strong relationships with existing vendors.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, and delivery schedules to achieve best commercial outcomes.
• Procure raw materials, packaging materials, engineering spares, maintenance items, consumables, and indirect materials.
• Create and manage PRs, POs, GRPOs, and procurement documentation in SAP Business One.
• Coordinate with Production, Stores, QA, Finance, and Logistics to ensure material availability.
• Monitor inventory levels and implement procurement plans to prevent stock shortages or excess inventory.
• Prepare supplier evaluations, cost analyses, and procurement MIS reports for management.
• Track supplier performance on quality, delivery, pricing, and service levels.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and alternate sourcing.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Multi-stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Business

MBA or Diploma in SCM

Tools

SAP Business One

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Role: Purchase Manager

Location: Gurgaon, Haryana

Department: Procurement & Supply Chain

Employment Type: Full-Time

Working Days: Monday to Saturday

Position Overview:

We are seeking a proactive, commercially driven, and detail-oriented Purchase Manager to manage the organizations procurement activities. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in the food manufacturing industry, strong vendor management and negotiation skills, and hands-on experience with SAP Business One. The role is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of raw materials, packaging materials, engineering spares, consumables, and other indirect purchases while maintaining optimum inventory levels and supporting uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for the organization.
• Source, evaluate, and develop new suppliers while maintaining strong relationships with existing vendors.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, and delivery schedules to achieve the best commercial outcomes.
• Procure raw materials, packaging materials, engineering spares, maintenance items, consumables, and indirect materials.
• Create and manage Purchase Requests (PR), Purchase Orders (PO), Goods Receipt POs (GRPO), and procurement documentation in SAP Business One.
• Coordinate with Production, Stores, Quality Assurance, Finance, and Logistics teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Monitor inventory levels and implement procurement plans to prevent stock shortages or excess inventory.
• Prepare comparative statements, supplier evaluations, and cost analyses for management review.
• Track supplier performance with respect to quality, delivery, pricing, and service levels.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, alternate sourcing, and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and vendor documentation.
• Prepare procurement MIS reports and present purchasing performance metrics to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• MBA or Diploma in Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Min 5–10 years of proven experience in Procurement or Purchase Management within the food manufacturing industry.
• Candidates with prior experience in the flour milling industry will be given strong preference.
• Hands-on experience in procurement of raw materials, packaging materials, engineering spares, consumables, and indirect purchases for a manufacturing facility.
• Mandatory working knowledge of SAP Business One, including Purchase Requests (PR), Purchase Orders (PO), Goods Receipt PO (GRPO), vendor management, and procurement reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in vendor development, commercial negotiations, cost optimization, and inventory planning.
• Experience working closely with Production, Stores, Quality Assurance, Finance, and Logistics teams to ensure uninterrupted plant operations.

Required Skills

• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.
• Excellent vendor development and supplier relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in SAP Business One and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of inventory planning and procurement best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely procurement and uninterrupted material availability.
• Cost savings achieved through supplier negotiations and alternate sourcing.
• Vendor performance (quality, delivery, and service levels).
• Inventory optimization and reduction in stock-outs.
• Purchase order accuracy and SAP data integrity.
• Procurement cycle time.
• Compliance with procurement policies and documentation standards.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have experience in the flour milling industry and possess a strong understanding of procurement processes within a manufacturing environment. Candidates from
wheat flour, grain processing, food ingredients, FMCG, or other food manufacturing sectors are encouraged to apply.
Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in:
Procurement of wheat, flour milling ingredients, packaging materials (PP bags, laminates, cartons, labels), engineering spares, and plant consumables.
Working in a manufacturing environment using SAP Business One.
Developing strategic supplier relationships and delivering measurable cost savings through effective negotiations.
Coordinating cross-functionally with Production, Stores, Quality Assurance, Finance, and Logistics teams.