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General Manager- Purchase
About Job
This dynamic leadership role is vital for spearheading cost-efficient, timely, and quality-centric procurement of raw materials, packaging, and indirect goods and services to fuel aggressive growth objectives. The ideal candidate will be a strategic, analytically-driven professional with proven expertise in vendor development, contract negotiation, and supply chain intelligence. With collaborative engagement across production, R&D, finance, and logistics, they will craft agile sourcing strategies and ensure supplier adherence to ethical and quality benchmarks. Responsibilities include optimizing inventory, shortening lead times, and mitigating procurement risks. This is a high-impact opportunity to build a resilient, scalable, and innovation-led procurement function for a nationally trusted brand.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
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Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers; negotiate contracts and nurture long-term strategic relationships.
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Oversee end-to-end procurement of raw materials, packaging, and essential consumables with a focus on quality and cost-efficiency.
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Track market trends, analyze commodity price fluctuations, and assess supplier performance to inform procurement strategies.
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Ensure strict adherence to company policies, regulatory norms, and ethical sourcing standards.
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Collaborate closely with production, R&D, logistics, and finance teams to align procurement with operational goals.
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Forecast procurement requirements based on production plans and sales projections.
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Proactively identify cost optimization opportunities without compromising product quality or delivery timelines.
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Monitor inventory levels and lead times to prevent stockouts, excess inventory, or production disruptions.
Job Location- North India
Job Details
- Industry
- Food, Agribusiness & Allied
- Segment
- Food Processing
- Job Level
- Senior Management
- Salary
- Experience
- 10 - 21 (in years)
- State
- Country
- India
- Reporting To
- Company Name
- India's leading manufacturer of Bakery n Food ingredients company
- Company Size
- 1000+