Procurement Executive (Packaging) – Immediate Joiner Full Time NEW

Open Secret -Procurement Executive. ( Packaging Material)

About Open Secret :

Open Secret is a brand with a vision to make every Indian family eat better. Powered by a strong operating team of strategists and marketers from Harvard Business School, IIM, and IIT with 40+ years of collective FMCG experience and backed by the strongest set of mentors.

Open Secret began as a challenger F&B brand offering a range of unjunked snacks from no-maida cookies to unjunked chocolates and a better-for-you bhujia. In 2019, Open Secret expanded its focus to become a one-stop platform for all things unjunked to cater to the consumer desire for ‘better-for-you’ food and beverage options across the day. Working closely with nutritionists and food experts, Open Secret offers a thoughtfully curated range of local and Un-Junked brands and products which are available across various channels.

About the CEO and Co-Founder :

Ahana Gautam is an experienced operator with a passion to build and grow the biggest consumer brands in India. She has a B.Tech from IIT Bombay and an MBA from Harvard Business School. She started her career at P&G where she worked across multiple functions – supply chain, finance and marketing. Ahana grew her passion for food brands at General Mills in the US where she launched natural and organic products.

Key Responsibilities :

• Source and evaluate vendors/suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery capabilities.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms to achieve optimal procurement outcomes.
• Execute end-to-end procurement activities including purchase orders, follow-ups, and deliveries.
• Coordinate with internal teams to understand requirements and plan procurement accordingly.
• Maintain supplier relationships to ensure consistent quality and timely supply.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues related to quality, pricing, or delivery.
• Track market trends and pricing to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, documentation, and reports.

Required Experience & Skills

• 2–3 years of experience in procurement roles.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Good communication and coordination abilities.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, contracts, and inventory management.
• Proficiency in MS Excel/ERP systems is an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in FMCG / food / commodities procurement is a plus.