Head of Procurement

About us:

We make a web-based inventory and purchasing system used by independent restaurants, breweries and small food manufacturers. We started in 1998 and have grown to about 180 people. We keep recurring meetings to Tuesdays and Thursdays where we can.

What this job is:

We are adding a Head of Procurement to our Purchasing team. This role mixes day-to-day purchasing with sourcing projects, including RFQs and supplier changes. You will join as an independent contractor on a long-term agreement. Payment is monthly in USD. You will need at least 4 hours of overlap with US Central time. A stable internet connection and a backup power option are required.

Day to day:

• Qualify new suppliers with quality and finance.
• Issue purchase orders from approved requisitions and MRP signals in SAP.
• Follow purchasing policy and approval limits.
• Coordinate returns and supplier corrective actions with quality.
• Expedite late orders and keep production planning informed.
• Maintain supplier records, price agreements and contracts.
• Manage blanket orders and consignment agreements.

About you:

• 10+ years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or another ERP purchasing module.
• Strong negotiation skills, with examples of savings you delivered.
• Organised with dozens of open orders at a time.

Pluses:

• CPSM or CPIM certification.
• Import and customs knowledge.

Compensation and benefits:

Rate: ₹37-44 LPA

• Monthly internet allowance.
• Monthly payments via wire transfer or Wise.

Candidates must be eligible to work in India.

Duration: 12 months. Start: Flexible.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Magpieset.