Our client is a unique hygiene products manufacturing and distribution company. They provide easy to use, portable and disposable items for women and babies that are required during travel or on a day-to-day basis.
Founded in 2014, this company aims to enhance the quality of life and make it easier for women across the country. Recommended by best of doctors, their products are available across wellness stores and e-commerce websites, and selling like hotcakes - having sold over 20000 packs in their first year itself.
As a Deputy Head(Procurement), you will be responsible for defining the purchasing strategy for imports, domestic sourcing and people management.
What you will do:
- Developing the procurement strategy and policy for domestic purchases
- Developing and implementing procurement strategy for imports
- Implementing and monitoring the KPIs to ensure function is operating in line with the objectives of business to add value and deliver cost savings
- Setting department objectives and monitoring ongoing progress and performance
- Developing and maintaining strategic supplier relationships and managing the development of contracts, contractual relationships and contract management to deliver continuous improvement in delivery of goods and services by the supply base
- Initiating and developing creative and innovative procurement processes
- Negotiating contract terms with key suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and delivery terms
- Working closely with Research and Development to source new and alternative raw materials
- Discussing defective or unacceptable new goods or services with users, vendors and others to determine cause of problem and take corrective and preventative action
- Assisting in managing shipment and custom activities for import/ export services
- Handling cost reduction/ rationalization, material flow improvement and business development
- Identifying and working on areas for cost rationalization/ reduction in inward logistics
- Creating and maintaining detailed financial reporting on all import/ export activities including order management, logistics and shipping
Desired Candidate Profile
What you need to have:- 8 years of relevant experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Good knowledge of MS office suite
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- Tender Identification & Management:
- Identify and analyze relevant tenders, RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs in the cybersecurity domain from global and Indian markets.
- Manage the entire tender process, from tender registration, document preparation, submission, to follow-up.
- Maintain updated knowledge of procurement platforms (e.g., GeM, CPPP, and global e-tendering systems) and tender submission requirements.
- Proposal & Bid Writing:
- Draft and prepare well-structured, high-quality proposals that meet the requirements of both technical and commercial aspects of tenders.
- Collaborate with internal teams (technical, legal, finance) to ensure all aspects of the tender response align with the client's specifications.
- Tailor cybersecurity solutions based on the unique requirements of each tender and showcase Certcube Labs' capabilities effectively.
- Compliance & Documentation:
- Ensure that all tender documentation complies with legal, regulatory, and client requirements.
- Gather necessary supporting documents, including certifications, project references, and technical compliance documents.
- Review contracts and NDAs to ensure all legal and compliance aspects are covered.
- Risk & Financial Analysis:
- Assess the financial, legal, and operational risks associated with tenders and propose mitigation strategies.
- Prepare detailed pricing models and cost estimates for cybersecurity solutions and services.
- Market & Competitor Analysis:
- Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and pricing strategies in cybersecurity.
- Provide insights on positioning Certcube Labs’ services to increase competitiveness in global and Indian tenders.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, government agencies, and key stakeholders involved in the tendering process.
- Coordinate and liaise with vendors, partners, and subcontractors to gather relevant inputs for tender responses.
- Post-Tender Activities:
- Manage follow-ups on tender submissions, respond to clarifications, and negotiate terms and conditions when required.
- Maintain a detailed database of all tenders, submissions, and outcomes for internal tracking and reporting.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in tender/bid management, preferably in the cybersecurity or IT sector.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and services (e.g., penetration testing, SOC services, vulnerability assessments, compliance frameworks).
- Familiarity with procurement platforms (e.g., GeM, CPPP) and experience in both Indian and global tender submission processes.
- Excellent proposal and bid writing skills with the ability to articulate complex technical solutions clearly.
- Experience in financial analysis, risk assessment, and pricing strategies for large-scale contracts.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document management tools.
- Strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to collaborate with technical teams and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
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It is a digital first, multi-brand consumer goods company owned and operated under one house, with each of its brands working together toward one mission: To help Indians lead more fulfilling life surrounded by wellness and grace. The founders, Revant and Dhyanesh have more than a decade of experience building, advising and investing in consumer brands. This has allowed them to understand the Indian consumer in a level of detail about their health, habits, and more. The business is creating a family of purposeful brands with products that solve a particular problem for a small segment of people. Each brand provides the essentials to make an individual segment of people lead a graceful life full of purpose and wellbeing. Each brand offers high quality, responsibly-made products that are inviting and easy to use, paired with access to ongoing guidance and support.
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- Procurement and Negotiation with Manufacturers and packaging vendors
- Experience in Business development role for Contract Manufacturer is plus
- Min 3-4 years experience in personal care contract manufacturing
- Fit for startup hustle
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-Managing NPD process right from ideation, feasibility and capability to launch of new products.
- Creating networks and timelines, identifying critical path, anchoring task forces and managing key stakeholders to deliver project milestones
- Categorizing projects based on size of opportunity and business needs to simplify, standardize and accelerate product launches in market
- Managing contract manufacturers & P2P procurement
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- Driving & supporting the administrative aspects for procurement including ensuring timely billing, reconciliation of bills with supplies or services provided. Working with finance function for statutory taxations and compliance norms etc to be followed by suppliers, vendors, subcontractors etc.
- Managing warehouse operations.
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- Providing the necessary support to enable effective governance of inventory management rules, including definition of inventory categories and ownership matrices.
- Taking ownership for various inventory tracking reports and their respective KPIs
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- Experience in FMCG industry, Food & Beverage
- Capable of handling projects and decision making independently, should be strong on project execution skills
- Knowledge of excel.
- Skills:
- Negotiation
- Quality Check (production aesthetic)
- Global sourcing
- Communication
- Basic understanding of costing
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What you will do:
- Creating vendor-wise PO based on the total production requirement
- Raising PO to the vendors and following up with them for timely dispatch
- Managing the dispatches and deliveries of the items being ordered to the vendors
- Engaging with the logistics service providers to ensure timely delivery of the goods
- Supervising QC of the items received at factory
- Identifying the gaps in invoice and actual receipt and escalating to senior management
- Identifying new vendors for the required raw materials
Desired Candidate Profile
What you need to have:- Bachelor’s Degree
- Good Hindi speaking skills
- Knowledge in Kannada
- Strong learning and ‘can-do’ attitude
- Experience of working in factory or warehouse
- Good verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Excellent command over MS Excel
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- Allocate resources effectively to reach organizational goals
- Lead and motivate teams to promote efficiency and effectiveness
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