Buying Category Head – Packaging Material

Job Description

• Design, develop and execute short term, mid-term and long term strategy & tactics for packaging materials
• Cost Negotiations and execution
• Inventory Management & Control
• Material Planning & Delivery
• Team Management & Leadership
• Adopt ESG practices in sourcing & ensure all vendor partners are aligned with sustainability goals (execute sustainability in suppliers end)

Key Deliverables;

• Savings Vs Budget
• Savings Vs Market (Marked to Market)
• OTIF (On-Time In-Full delivery) Score
• Inventory Management (# days of inventory)
• Progress against identified Cost Saving as well as other Initiatives
• Quality Management
• Supplier Coordination
• New Products Development
• Implement best in class IT/digital initiatives in packaging material buying portfolio

Skills & Capabilities

• Adept in planning
• Result oriented execution and negotiation skills
• Inter-personal communication
• Ownership to delivery
• Team player /IT savvy
• Analytical ability
• Communication & presentation skills
• Deep understanding of technical details of pkg material industry

Experience and education

• Post Graduate Diploma in Packaging from IIP (Indian Institute of Packaging).
• 12-15 years of experience of Rigid plastics, flexible packaging (Lami-tubes, Laminates, Sleeves, Juice laminates), Paper based PM (CBB, Mono Cartons, Labels), Glass Bottles and other metal based PM.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a multi-category organization which caters to a wide range of customers across geographies; we believe a diverse workforce is an essential asset to cater to the business environment we operate in.

As an equal opportunity employer, We at Dabur don't support and accept any kind of discrimination on the ground of colour, race, age, gender, religion, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, etc. We promote and practice equal opportunities for every member of the Dabur family.