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Position: Assistant Procurement Manager- Rigids India

Function: Procurement

Scope: Rigids Packaging

Location: Mumbai- India

Terms & Conditions: Full time

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE:

Manage the rigids packaging convertors supplier base across all key business dimensions: supply, resilience, agility, quality, responsible sourcing, sustainability, cost and cash.Identify opportunities for cost reduction and drive the savings programme.Drive innovations and ensure innovation lands on time in full.Responsible for contract management.Responsible for forecasting process.Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and address any issues promptly.Support the business with accurate price forecastingSource Moulds for innovations, cost-savings and capacity enhancementIndependently manage procurement process and systems

Experiences & Qualifications

University degree preferably in packaging Strong experience in Procurement (3-7 years)FMCG experience is also a plusStrong track record of delivering cost savings and business value

Skills

Subject matter expertise in rigids packaging such as Bottles, Caps, Pumps etc, It includes understanding of manufacturing technologies such as EBM, IM, IBM and ISBM.Digital and analytics knowledgeFinancial acumen for evaluating business cases and reportingStrategic sourcingNegotiationSupplier relationship managementIdentifying value creating and innovation opportunitiesManaging Sustainability in Supply Chains