SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

Role & Responsibilities:

Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with production requirements and business objectives.

Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers while maintaining strong vendor relationships.

Manage the complete purchasing cycle, including sourcing, price negotiation, purchase orders, contract management, and follow-ups.

Ensure timely procurement of raw materials, packaging materials, and MRO supplies to meet production schedules.

Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and contracts to achieve cost savings without compromising quality.

Monitor supplier performance against quality, cost, delivery, and service standards.

Coordinate with Production, Quality Assurance, Finance, Planning, and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth operations.

Monitor inventory levels, material lead times, and replenishment requirements to prevent shortages and overstocking.

Ensure compliance with company policies, purchasing procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Prepare procurement reports, cost analyses, and supplier performance reviews to support management decisions.

Requirements:

Strong expertise in sourcing, purchasing, negotiation, and vendor management.

Excellent cost analysis, budgeting, and cost-optimization skills.

Sound knowledge of raw material and packaging material procurement within FMCG manufacturing.

Understanding of inventory management, demand planning, and supplier lead times.

Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.

Effective leadership, team management, and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications & Experience (Spelled "Expereince" in image):

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a relevant field.

6–10 years of relevant experience in supply chain and purchasing, including at least 3–5 years in a managerial role.

Mandatory FMCG manufacturing experience, preferably in cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceuticals, or a related industry.

Proven experience in supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing, cost control, and material procurement.