Purchase Logistics Manager

Title: Purchase Logistics Manager

Location: Pune – Maharashtra

Job Type: Full-time - Onsite/ Permanent

Budget: 10-12 Lakhs per annum

Company Description

Xolopak India Ltd is a manufacturer of biodegradable disposable products, specializing in wooden cutlery, ice-cream sticks, and spoons. Xolopak is the first company to offer such products in India and has gained recognition from prestigious brands in the food and ice-cream industries.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Purchase Logistics Manager located in Pune. The Purchase Logistics Manager will be responsible for managing purchase orders, purchasing, procurement, and inventory management. The Purchase Logistics Manager will oversee the logistics team to ensure all purchasing logistics activities are executed in a timely and cost-effective manner. The Purchase Logistics Manager will also be responsible for identifying and mitigating risks within the supply chain and making necessary adjustments to ensure optimal performance.

Responsibilities

· Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies

· Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness

· Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms

· Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation

· Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power

· Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking

· Assess, manage and mitigate risks

· Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers

· Determine quantity and timing of deliveries

· Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand

Requirements and skills

· Proven working experience as Purchasing Manager, Agent or Officer with manufacturing companies

· Sound import export knowledge

· Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management

· Interest in market dynamics along with business sense

· A knack for negotiation and networking

· Working experience of vendor management software

· Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures

· Solid judgement along with decision making skills

· Strong leadership capabilities

· BS degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration