Assistant Manager - Packaging Procurement (Contractual Role)

Role: Assistant Manager - Packaging Procurement (Contractual Role)

Modality - 12 Months Contract

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Function: Procurement (Supply Chain)
Contract Duration: 12 Months (with potential for permanent employment based on performance)

Role Purpose

Support the procurement and supply assurance of packaging materials, with a primary focus on Rigid Packaging, Tubes, and CAPEX-related procurement activities. The role will ensure material availability, supplier performance, cost optimization, and execution of innovation projects while working closely with cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing and procurement activities for rigid and tube packaging materials to ensure uninterrupted supply.

• Support demand forecasting, volume planning, and supplier capacity alignment based on business requirements.

• Drive supplier negotiations and cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality and service standards.

• Identify and develop alternative suppliers and support onboarding of new vendors to strengthen supply resilience.

• Coordinate packaging innovation and renovation projects, including supplier engagement, sample validation, and trial execution.

• Monitor supplier performance, resolve supply and quality issues, and support RCA/CAPA implementation where required.

• Manage procurement governance activities, including contracts, commercial documentation, compliance, and audit support.

• Collaborate with Planning, Manufacturing, R&D, Finance, Quality, and Logistics teams to ensure smooth execution of business priorities.

• Support CAPEX procurement activities, including supplier engagement, sourcing, and project coordination.

• Contribute to inventory optimization, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives across the packaging supply chain.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline, ideally from top-tier engineering schools across Bangladesh.

• 4–5 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Packaging or Sourcing roles. Additional benefit will be given to a talent who also has a manufacturing stint completed.

• Prior experience in packaging procurement, particularly rigid packaging and tubes, is preferred.

• Exposure to CAPEX procurement and project-based sourcing activities is highly desirable.

• Strong analytical, negotiation, stakeholder management, and supplier relationship management skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement/planning systems.

Key Competencies

• Procurement & Sourcing

• Supplier Management

• Cost Optimization

• Packaging Materials Knowledge

• CAPEX Procurement

• Cross-functional Collaboration

• Problem Solving & Risk Management

• Project Management

Note: This is a contractual role for an initial period of 12 months, with the possibility of conversion to a permanent position based on business requirements and individual performance