Senior Purchase Manager – RM

Experience: 8–10 Years
Salary: Negotiable, based on experience and suitability
Employment Type: Full-Time
Important: Core Nutraceutical Purchase experience is mandatory. Candidates from general FMCG/industrial purchase without relevant nutraceutical raw-material experience will not be preferred.
Company Description
Fermentis Lifesciences (FLS) is a leading contract manufacturing partner for the Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical, and health and wellness industries. We manufacture gummies, nutrition bars, powders, capsules, tablets, liquids, and softgels for private-label and custom-formulation needs.
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Purchase Manager – Raw Material with strong hands-on experience in the Nutraceutical / CDMO industry. The candidate should have proven expertise in raw-material sourcing, vendor development, commercial negotiation, and timely procurement.
Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end procurement of nutraceutical raw materials as per R&D, PPIC and production requirements.
Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers/manufacturers.
Negotiate pricing, MOQ, payment terms, lead time, and commercial conditions
Ensure timely availability of materials and develop alternate sources for critical items.
Coordinate with R&D, QA/QC, Production, PPIC and Stores for specifications, approvals and material requirements.
Ensure availability of COA, MSDS, specifications, allergen, and other required quality/ regulatory documents.
Monitor vendor performance, market prices, quality, and delivery timelines.
Handle purchase orders, supplier follow-ups, and resolve procurement-related issues.
Drive cost optimization through negotiation and alternate vendor development.
Maintain purchase records, vendor database, and procurement MIS.
Mandatory Raw Material Experience
The candidate must have hands-on procurement experience in:
Proteins: WPC, WPI, Hydrolyzed Whey, Plant Proteins, Collagen and Protein Blends.
Vitamins & Minerals: Individual ingredients and premixes.
Herbal & Botanical Extracts: Standardized extracts and functional botanicals.
Amino Acids & Functional Ingredients: BCAA/EAA, Creatine, CoQ10 and other specialty ingredients.
Probiotics & Prebiotics: Probiotic cultures, Inulin, FOS/GOS and functional fibres.
Omega & Oils: Fish Oil, DHA/EPA, Omega-3, MCT and other nutraceutical oils.
Flavours, Sweeteners & Colours: Natural/nature-identical flavours, Stevia, Sucralose, Erythritol, Sorbitol and permitted colours.
Excipients: Pectin, Gelatin, MCC, starches, gums, stabilizers, binders, fillers, lubricants and other processing ingredients.
Experience in raw materials used for Gummies, Protein Powders, Bars, Tablets, Capsules, sachets,
and Liquid/Syrup formulations will be preferred.
Candidate Profile
Strong nutraceutical raw-material supplier network will be an advantage.
Strong vendor development, negotiation, and cost-control skills.
Good understanding of raw-material specifications and quality documentation.
Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/Purchase Management systems.
Interested candidates may share their updated resume with the subject: Application – Purchase Manager – Raw Material | Nutraceuticals at hr@fermentislife.com

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