Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business goals

• Identify, evaluate, and build relationships with suppliers for ingredients, packaging, and services

• Negotiate contracts and manage vendor performance to ensure quality, timely delivery, and competitive pricing

Procurement Operations

• Oversee the full procurement cycle: request for quotations, purchase orders, expediting, and supplier audits

• Collaborate with production, finance, and logistics to align procurement with demand planning and inventory management

Supply Chain & Inventory Planning

• Forecast demand in coordination with sales and production teams

• Maintain optimal inventory levels and manage raw material flow to support production timelines

• Optimize logistics—shipping, storage, delivery—to ensure cost-effective flow of goods

Risk Management & Process Improvement

• Monitor market trends and anticipate supply disruptions; implement mitigation strategies

• Drive continuous process enhancements to streamline spend, delivery, and supplier compliance

Reporting & Analytics

• Track KPIs such as cost savings, inventory turnover, on-time delivery, and supplier performance

• Prepare regular reports on procurement and supply chain metrics for management review