Procurement Executive - Packaging

GO DESi; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

GO DESi is a packaged food brand with an integrated supply chain, seeking a Packaging & Procurement Executive/Sr Executive to source and manage packaging materials. You will lead supplier relationships, drive cost optimization, and ensure quality across laminates, cartons, and printing standards, partnering with Marketing, R&D, and Production on new launches.

Join a dynamic team focused on efficiency, innovation, and compliant packaging practices to support growth in regional markets with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Technology
• 2-3 years of experience in FMCG packaging procurement and development
• Strong understanding of laminates and mono-cartons
• Good knowledge of ERP system, MS Excel etc

Responsibilities

• Source and procure all packaging materials (MAP trays, laminates, cartons, labels).
• Manage vendors, including cost negotiation and payment terms.
• Conduct vendor audits and performance reviews.
• Ensure packaging materials meet quality and food safety standards.
• Coordinate with QA/QC for incoming material inspection.
• RFQs/RFPs: run tenders and select vendors.
• Collaborate with Marketing, R&D and Production for launches and packaging revamps.
• Manage Keyline development, approvals, and printing quality standards.
• Maintain supplier relationships for innovation and improvement.
• Forecast packaging material requirements based on sales and production plans.
• Maintain inventory levels and safety stock.
• Coordinate with warehouse/planning to prevent stock-outs.
• Take cost-saving projects for packaging cost reduction.

Skills

Packaging procurement

Vendor management

Cost negotiation

QA/QC coordination

RFQ/RFP management

New product launches

Printing quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Technology

Tools

ERP system

MS Excel

Job description

At GO DESi, our mission is to make DESi 'POP'ular. We are a packaged food brand making regional

DESi products relevant and accessible to customers while ensuring quality and authenticity. Today the

bulk of our products operate in the Impulse category. Our best seller is DESi POPz, we sell more than

90 lakh POPz monthly. Our other categories include DESi Meetha, DESi Mints, and DESi Bytes. We

have an integrated backend i.e. we own the entire supply chain from sourcing to manufacturing.

GO DESi aims to be a sustainable brand with a larger purpose to become a beacon for non-zero-sum

capitalism, where all stakeholders win.

Check out more about us. Follow the link below:

The Packaging & Procurement (Executive/Sr Executive) in GoDesi is responsible for sourcing and procuring packaging materials, managing vendor relationships, ensuring uninterrupted supply for production, and leading packaging development initiatives. The role focuses on cost optimisation, quality assurance, innovation in packaging, and compliance with regulatory and brand standards

Job Responsibilities

• Source and procure primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging materials (MAP Trays, laminates, mono cartons, corrugated boxes, labels, etc.)
• Managing vendors, which includes cost negotiation, payment terms, on-time supplies, etc.
• Conduct vendor audits and performance reviews
• Ensure packaging materials meet quality specifications and food safety standards.
• Coordinate with QA/QC for incoming material inspection
• Float RFQs/RFPs, conduct comparative cost analysis, and finalise vendors
• Work closely with Marketing, R&D, and Production teams for new product launches and packaging revamps
• Manage Keyline development, approvals, and printing quality standards
• Maintain strong supplier relationships for innovation and continuous improvement
• Forecast packaging material requirements based on sales and production plans
• Maintain optimal inventory levels and safety stock
• Coordinate with warehouse and planning teams to prevent stock-outs
• Take cost-saving projects for packaging cost reduction

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Technology
• 2-3 years of experience in FMCG packaging procurement and development
• Strong understanding of laminates and mono-cartons
• Good knowledge of ERP system, MS Excel etc