Purchasing Manager

Work out procurement plan based on the sales forecast & BOM.According to the Requirement of the Dairy Commodities requirement - identify and shortlist Manufacturers/Traders for Direct purchase of Commodities or Conversion model ( eg: Converting Milk in to Butter & SMP , by paying conversion charges , Whey Powder )Closely working with Identified Manufacturers to bring their Quality standards and sustainable practices to meet Product standards required by PAPL.Conduct Quality and Food safety Audits of Manufactures, Identify Gaps & work with them to improve the systems for smooth onboarding as New Vendor.Coordinate with Manufacturers for Production planning & On Site Quality testing using vendor development officer, followed by Raw material Sample testing at our Bhopal Plant.Overall knowledge of handling of Raw Milk Reception including analysis as per IS, Criteria of milk selection for different processes, SMP, Whey Powder, butter.Design and Implement Measures to avoid Rejections of Raw materials after reaching to the plant. ( Considering all aspects like product Quality , Packaging , logistics , loading unloading, storage )Taking lead and Monitoring overall production of Commodities during conversion at new Vendors site until a sustainable Trend is formed and we can convert the Vendor for Direct purchase.Actively Identifying, Shortlisting Trainees required during Milk Conversion to commodities.Closely monitor stock levels & re order level using BI tools.Price tracking & facilitate buying decision. Quarterly review of the rates across the country for any variations.Exploring various possibilities on saving potentials.Ensuring minimum variance of Raw Material at all locations.Solving all issue regarding inventory management at plantPresentation skills for quarterly/Yearly review.Preferably qualified as Dairy /Food Technologist with relevant experience. PRB