Assistant Manager / Manager - Procurement

About Bayfield

Bayfield Food Ingredients Pvt. Ltd. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality food ingredients serving domestic and global markets. With a focus on quality, innovation, and reliability, Bayfield partners with top food and beverage companies to deliver consistent and compliant ingredient solutions

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional to manage procurement operations for raw materials, packaging, consumables, and indirect items. The role ensures timely, cost-effective sourcing while maintaining vendor relationships and supporting operational efficiency.

Department : Procurement & Supply Chain

Location : Kochi

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement & Sourcing
• Execute end-to-end purchasing of food-grade raw materials, ingredients, and packaging.
• Identify, evaluate, and finalize suppliers with competitive pricing and quality standards.
• Negotiate commercial terms and ensure timely issuance of POs as per internal PRs.
• Vendor Development & Coordination
• Build and maintain a reliable vendor base for key materials and consumables.
• Liaise with suppliers on delivery schedules, quality issues, and documentation (COA, MSDS, FSSAI, etc.).
• Conduct supplier evaluations and maintain supplier performance reports.
• Planning & Communication
• Coordinate with Production, Stores, QA / QC, and Accounts to align procurement plans with operational needs.
• Monitor market trends and anticipate material requirement based on production forecasts.
• Resolve delivery delays, material rejections, and other purchase-related issues promptly.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain accurate records.
• Ensure supplier compliance with regulatory and food safety requirements (FSSAI, BRC, etc.).
• Adhere to internal procurement policies and assist in internal or external audits.
• Reporting & ERP Management
• Work on ERP systems for PR / PO / GRN tracking and inventory linkage.
• Prepare weekly / monthly MIS reports covering purchase spend, lead time, supplier performance, etc.
• Assist in cost control initiatives and alternate sourcing for critical materials.

Desired Skills & Competencies

Experience : 4–10 years (preferably in the food ingredients / FMCG industry)

Skills : procurement,raw materials,sourcing

Skills Required

Procurement, Ms Office