CANPACK - Procurement Manager

Company Description

Location : Aurangabad

• CANPACK Group is a globally recognized manufacturer of modern, environmentally friendly primary packaging solutions, serving top-tier customers worldwide.
• Headquartered in Poland, we operate in 16 countries with 28 state-of-the-art production sites and employ over 9,000 professionals.
• Our diverse product range includes aluminum beverage cans, glass bottles, metal closures, and containers for the food and chemical industries.
• In India, we proudly operate three world-class manufacturing facilities focused on aluminum cans and glass containers.
• As part of our ambitious growth strategy, we are expanding operations with a new Greenfield manufacturing project in Uttar Pradesh.

Role Description:

• We are looking for an experienced Manager - Procurement (location - Chh.Sambhaji nagar (MH) OR NUH (Haryana) to join our team and lead end-to-end procurement operations for key raw materials.

• The ideal candidate will ensure uninterrupted supply, strengthen supplier relationships, optimize costs, and uphold CANPACK Group procurement standards.
• Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee procurement of all raw materials and consumables for Production and Maintenance, including lubricants, inks, lacquers, chemicals, printing consumables, and materials for WWTP & STP.
• Ensure optimal inventory levels and drive inventory accuracy.
• Work closely with Production and Sales teams to understand demand forecasts, consumption trends, and production schedules.
• Manage scrap material disposal in compliance with CANPACK Group procurement policies, ensuring competitive pricing.
• Conduct regular market research on pricing, availability, risks, and supplier landscape to drive cost-effective sourcing strategies.
• Lead cost optimization initiatives and develop alternate sources for materials and services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Develop and implement frame contracts for high-value materials as per purchase policy.
• Conduct periodic supplier evaluations on cost, quality, delivery, service, and compliance parameters.
• Prepare and manage purchase orders, RFQs, contracts, comparative analyses, and all procurement documentation as per company guidelines.
• Present monthly delivery performance reports with improvement action plans to top management.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of relevant procurement experience in manufacturing industries.
• Strong exposure to imports of raw materials.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and vendor-management skills.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and e-sourcing tools (SAP/Ariba preferred).
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Solid understanding of procurement policies, controls, and global best practices