Job Purpose

The Packaging Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily packaging operations to ensure products are packed efficiently, safely, and in line with quality standards and production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for raw materials and packaging materials.
• Ensure timely purchasing and delivery of materials according to production plans and business needs.
• Monitor procurement schedules and supplier lead times.
• Prevent supply disruptions and material shortages.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Conduct supplier negotiations to achieve best prices, payment terms, quality, and delivery conditions.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and corrective action plans.
• Build strategic supplier relationships for long-term business continuity.
• Analyze market trends, pricing fluctuations, and procurement risks.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or supply continuity.
• Support budgeting and procurement forecasting activities.
• Optimize procurement processes and purchasing efficiency.
• Review and manage supplier contracts and agreements.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with legal and finance departments regarding contractual obligations.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with planning and warehouse teams to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Support inventory control to avoid overstocking, shortages, and obsolete materials.
• Participate in demand planning and material forecasting.
• Coordinate with QA/QC regarding supplier quality performance and material specifications.
• Handle supplier non-conformance issues and corrective actions.
• Ensure purchased materials meet approved specifications and standards.
• Lead and supervise procurement officers and buyers.
• Set objectives, KPIs, and performance evaluations for the procurement team.
• Coach and develop team members.
• Ensure efficient workload distribution and process improvement.
• Prepare procurement reports, spend analysis, and supplier performance reports.
• Track procurement KPIs and purchasing efficiency metrics.
• Provide management with market insights and procurement recommendations.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in:
• Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Agriculture Engineering or related field

Experience:

• 5–8 years of experience in procurement or purchasing within:
• Industrial manufacturing
• Agricultural industries
• FMCG
• Packaging industries
• Food production

Skills:

• Strategic sourcing
• Procurement planning
• Supplier negotiation
• Contract management
• Cost analysis
• ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Odoo, Dynamics, etc.)
• Inventory coordination
• Market analysis
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills
• Leadership and people management
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making
• Communication skills
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Supplier relationship management
• Procurement strategy development
• Risk management
• Cost control
• Demand forecasting

Benefits

Benefits:

• Medical insurance

• Social insurance
• Annual Bonus upon KPIs
• SIM Card