Assistant Manager - PM Procurement, Beverages

Function: Product Supply Organization

Location: Bengaluru

Reporting To: Senior Manager - Packaging Material Procurement, Beverages

At Tata Consumer Products Ltd, we stand #Forbetter – Planet, Sourcing, Nutrition, Communities. And #ForBetter Opportunities …. Here’s an exciting one!

How does this Job align to our Strategy?

At the core of Tata Consumer Products' business approach lie six strategic pillars that serve as the foundation for its growth and success: Strengthening & Accelerating our Core Business, Driving Digital and Innovation, Unlocking Synergies, creating a Future-Ready Organization, Exploring New Opportunities and Embedding Sustainability.

This job opportunity closely aligns with one of these key strategic pillars, which is driving Strengthening & Accelerating our Core Business. The role involves strategic sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and commercial negotiations, drive cost optimization, risk mitigation, governance, and business value while enabling enterprise-wide technology and digital transformation initiatives.

What are the Key Deliverables in this role?

Financial Outcomes

• Running MRP, Engaging / Followups with vendors & timely delivery of Packing material requirements at optimal costs would be the primary responsibility of the role.
• Implement & Execute strategies, initiatives & procurement plans.

Customer Service

• Placing call offs and ensuring PM availability for production
• Attending rejections and coordinating with vendors on replacements.
• Tracking activities and delivering all PM for NPDs timely.

Internal Processes

• Adhering to internal processes on vendor onboarding, price uploads, shade card management, code creations etc.
• Reporting on vendor call off adherence, Inventory, SLOB, SOB, Weekly & Monthly PM availability, Rejections, Disputes etc..

Innovation and Learning

• Identifying scope for vendor performance improvements & inventory reduction

What are the Critical success factors for the Role?

• Engineering degree and/or Graduate / or MBA with 5+ years’ work experience in packaging material procurement in FMCG industry.
• Knowledge & prior experience in PM Procurement, vendor interactions, inventory management
• Knowledge in SAP & MS Excel

What are the Desirable success factors for the Role?

• Good team-working, multi-tasking and prioritization skills, with the ability to perform under pressure.
• Knowledge on commercial negotiations, Subject matter – packaging material and relevant markets.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders.