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Assistant Purchasing Manager

Assistant Purchasing Manager

Norex Flavours Private LimitedPune, IN
20 hours ago
Job description

Assistant Purchase Manager (Flavours & Fragrances Division)

Role Purpose

To support the timely and cost-effective procurement of raw materials, packaging materials, and indirect supplies for the Flavours & Fragrance Division of Norex. The role focuses on commercial negotiation, vendor coordination, documentation follow-ups, logistics support, and ensuring material availability.

Key Responsibilities

A. Raw Material & Indirect Procurement

  • Source aroma chemicals, essential oils, isolates, solvents, and other raw materials.
  • Float RFQs, compare quotations, negotiate prices, and generate purchase orders.
  • Ensure material availability as per production plans and reorder levels.
  • Maintain price trackers for key commodities.

B. Vendor Management & Development

  • Identify and onboard new suppliers.
  • Maintain vendor database and performance records.
  • Coordinate vendor samples for QC / R&D testing.
  • Support vendor audits for quality and compliance.
  • C. Documentation & Regulatory Coordination

  • Collect procurement-related documents (COA, SDS, IFRA certificates, allergen declarations, FEMA / FSSAI statements).
  • Ensure timely submission of documents to QC / Regulatory teams.
  • Manage import documentation and compliance checks.
  • D. Logistics & Inventory Coordination

  • Coordinate dispatches, transporters, freight rates, and delivery follow-ups.
  • Track shipments and communicate delays to Production / Warehouse.
  • Ensure correct packaging standards (HDPE drums, aluminum bottles, GI drums).
  • Monitor import shipments, customs clearance, and ETAs.
  • E. Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Work closely with Production, QC, R&D, Warehouse, and Finance.
  • Support raw material trials and alternate sourcing.
  • Assist QC with sampling and inspection coordination.
  • F. Cost Optimization & Market Intelligence

  • Assist in price benchmarking and annual rate contracts.
  • Track global and domestic price trends.
  • Support cost-saving and efficiency initiatives.
  • G. ERP & Reporting

  • Update PRs, POs, GRNs in ERP.
  • Maintain dashboards and procurement trackers.
  • Submit weekly procurement MIS reports.
  • Skills Required

    Functional :

  • Negotiation and communication skills
  • Knowledge of procurement cycles
  • Understanding of commercial terms (INCOTERMS, taxes, freight)
  • ERP and Excel proficiency
  • Basic understanding of aroma ingredients
  • Behavioral :

  • Attention to detail
  • Strong follow-up discipline
  • Relationship building with vendors
  • Proactive risk identification
  • High integrity in procurement
  • Education & Experience

  • Graduate / Post-graduate in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Chemistry, or related field.
  • 2–5 years of procurement experience in manufacturing / FMCG / chemicals / F&F.
  • Experience with flavour / fragrance raw materials preferred.
  • πŸ“§ Interested candidates can send their CV to : jobs@norex.in

    🌐 Visit us at : www.norex.in

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