Lenskart - Head - Purchase

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES :

This position will be completely responsible for all direct purchase and procurement of glasses, frames materials, packaging material, consumables as well as capex procurement at our warehouse cum plant

- Material Planning & Management

- Development & implementation of key procurement, inventory management strategies.

- Improve the overall packaging by understanding packaging cost, design and quality

- Inventory Management

- Vendor Management

- Negotiation with suppliers

Strategy and Development :

- Create and implement best practice purchasing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance

- Ensure that purchasing strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets, which enables the company to function and compete effectively in the market to include : Terms and conditions, supplier selection/de-selection, evaluation and rationalization of supply chain solutions including vendor managed inventory, supplier consignments and safety stock

- Take ownership of the purchasing policy, guidelines and any associated documents

- Initiate and develop creative and innovative procurement processes

Packaging Procurement :

- Detailed understanding in determining packaging cost, packaging design and quality of the packaging material and getting the right one to be procured

- Technical expertise and understanding of packaging technologies