Direct Material Lead

Job Purpose

Responsible for the sourcing, planning, and availability of all raw and packaging materials required for production. This role ensures a continuous supply of quality materials at the right time, quantity, and cost, while maintaining supplier relationships and compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for direct materials (raw and packaging).
• Ensure timely availability of materials to meet production plans without delays or excess inventory.
• Maintain accurate material requirement planning (MRP) aligned with production schedules.
• Monitor stock levels, lead times, and reordering processes to optimize working capital.
• Evaluate supplier performance and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and payment terms with suppliers in alignment with company policies.
• Collaborate closely with planning, production, quality, and warehouse teams to ensure end-to-end supply efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Academic and professional qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Experience:

• 4–7 years of experience in direct material procurement, preferably in the food or FMCG industry

Skills:

• Customer Centricity
• Effective Communication & Teamwork
• Accountability and Ownership
• Strong communication skills & ability to work with cross