Head of Purchasing

Company Description Pegasus is a children’s wellbeing company with a mission to create a world where children grow curious, connected, and screen-free. The organization focuses on designing experiences, products, and environments that promote holistic development and meaningful engagement for children. Pegasus emphasizes creativity, play, and human connection as key drivers of wellbeing. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas that support a healthier, more mindful childhood for families and communities.
Role Description The Head of Purchasing is a full-time, on-site role based in Noida. This role is responsible for leading the purchasing function, including procurement planning, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and cost optimization. The Head of Purchasing will oversee purchasing processes, maintain strong relationships with suppliers, and ensure timely availability of materials and services to support product development and operations. Day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing demand and inventory needs, implementing purchasing policies, coordinating closely with supply chain and finance teams, and monitoring supplier performance and quality standards. The role also involves identifying opportunities for process improvement, supporting sustainability goals, and aligning purchasing strategies with Pegasus’s mission and growth plans.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Material Sourcing & Procurement:
Lead end-to-end purchasing of key production raw materials, including Maplitho paper, Art paper, duplex boards, printing inks, aluminum plates, binding materials, and packaging supplies.
Monitor market trends, paper mill pricing, and global commodity fluctuations to time purchases for maximum cost savings.
Vendor Management & Negotiation:
Build, evaluate, and maintain long-term relationships with paper mills, paper traders, ink manufacturers, and packaging vendors.
Negotiate optimal pricing, credit terms, delivery timelines, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Conduct periodic vendor performance evaluations regarding quality, delivery timelines, and pricing competitiveness.
Inventory Planning & Production Coordination:
Work closely with the Production, Warehouse, and Printing Plant teams to forecast material demands and maintain optimum stock levels.
Prevent production downtime due to material stockouts while avoiding excess inventory carrying costs.
Quality Assurance & Compliance:
Ensure all incoming raw materials meet company quality benchmarks and technical specifications (e.g., GSM, brightness, bursting strength).
Handle vendor disputes, material rejections, rate differences, and debit/credit note resolutions promptly.
Budgeting, ERP & Reporting:
Prepare and manage annual purchasing budgets, tracking procurement expenditure against operational targets.
Oversee Purchase Order (PO) creation, quotation comparisons, and rate contracts within the company's ERP / SAP / Tally system.
Coordinate with the Accounts department to ensure timely vendor payments and clear credit cycles.
Required Qualifications & Background
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Printing Technology, or a related field. An MBA in Supply Chain/Operations is a plus.
Experience: 8 to 15 years of proven experience in purchasing/procurement, with a mandatory background in Paper, Commercial Printing, Publishing, or Packaging industries.
Technical Expertise: In-depth technical knowledge of paper grades, GSM variations, ink chemistry, print plates, and specialized packaging materials.
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong price negotiation and contract management capabilities.
In-depth knowledge of vendor networks across paper mills, paper distributors, and packaging suppliers in India.
Hands-on proficiency in ERP systems, MS Excel, and purchase order workflows.
Strong leadership, analytical, and cross-functional communication skills.

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