Job Description

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Job Title: Purchase Executive (NPD)

Industry: Food & Beverage (QSR)

Experience: 2 to 4 years (QSR/FMCG preferred)

Salary: Upto 35k per month

Location - Mumbai (Goregaon East)

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and onboard reliable vendors and suppliers for raw materials, packaging, and kitchen essentials.
• Ensure timely procurement of quality ingredients at competitive prices.
• Negotiate contracts and maintain long-term supplier relationships.
• Conduct regular market analysis & Benchmarking to stay updated with pricing and quality trends.
• Ensure all purchases comply with food safety and hygiene regulations (FSSAI, etc.).
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and inventory using ERP systems.
• Work closely with the vendors and to conceptualize.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and innovation opportunities.
• Oversee product trials, sensory evaluations, and feedback collection.
• Collaborate with purchase and production teams to source ingredients and ensure cost-effective development.
• Ensure new products meet quality, taste, safety, and shelf-life requirements.
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to product recipes, costing, and nutritional information.
• Coordinate with design and packaging teams for final product rollout.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
• Prior experience in QSR/Food Retail/FMCG procurement is preferred.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Outlook.
• Understanding of vendor management and inventory control.
• understanding of food ingredients, flavour profiles, and preparation methods.
• Creativity with a commercial mindset.
• Excellent coordination, documentation, and project management skill

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