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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Dear Applicants,
We are looking for a spontaneous Business Development Manager with minimum 5 year of experience who is passionate about technology to oversee our brand’s presence. You should be able to approach and acquire new clients. Besides, you should also be able to maintain long-term business relations with the existing clients.
Job Description
We are currently seeking a dynamic and results-oriented business Development Executive to join our company. As the business Development manager, you will be responsible for driving sales growth and expanding our customer base in the cybersecurity industry.
Responsibilities
- Pitch to a variety of stakeholders – Advisory Board Members, CEO, CTO, IT Managers, Information Security Heads, CISO.
- Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve company targets and objectives.
- Identify and engage with potential clients, including business owners, managers, and decision-makers, to understand their cybersecurity needs and present our solutions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Lead the entire sales process, from prospecting and lead generation to contract negotiation and closing deals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity professionals and technical experts, to develop and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies in the cybersecurity space.
- Track sales activities, pipeline, and performance metrics, providing regular reports to the management team.
- Continuously improve sales processes and identify opportunities for business growth.
- Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events to showcase our services and establish new business relationships.
Candidate Skills
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth in the
- cybersecurity or IT industry.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and trends, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical clients.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with clients.
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented, with a proactive approach to identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Prior experience in selling cybersecurity training and services is highly desirable.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field is preferred.
Qualifications
- Candidate must have a degree in the field of business administration.
- Any vendor natural business development training and certification will be preferred.
Benefits
- Lead a high-performing sales team, shaping strategies, and driving revenue growth.
- Represent cutting-edge IT products and solutions, staying at the forefront of industry
- trends.
- Opportunities for career advancement within the organization as you demonstrate success.
- Opportunities to build a strong professional network in the IT industry through Conferences, events, and meetings.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
● Managing a team of interns for lead generation through LinkedIn and job portals
● Expanding into new channels of acquiring creators
● Using an analytical approach to determine which channels are suitable for acquiring
creators in different industries and verticals
● Building an agency network that allows Pepper to on board micro-agencies - agencies
that act as supply partners for complex and high-volume work
● Meeting tactical demands that might arise from business through targeted campaigns
● Bringing more structure into daily reporting of all acquisition efforts being made
through direct sales approach
Location = Delhi / Bengaluru
Profile = Assistant Manager / Manager - International & Domestic Sourcing (Metal Scraps). This is an urgent requirement.
Below are strict criterias.
1. Should have 4+ years of experience in international & domestic sourcing / purchasing / procurement of Aluminium / Metal / Alloy Scraps of various kinds i.e; Tense, Troma, TT, Zorba.
2. Should've travelled to international locations for aforesaid sourcing purpose. (not strict).
Required Skills:
Qualification: PUC / Graduation
Experience: 0 – 3 Years
Shift: Day Shift ( 6 days Working )
Shift Timings: (10.00am to 6.30pm)
Languages: English and Hindi + Any regional Language (Must)
Location: Banashankari 2nd Stage (Bangalore)
Immediate Joining - Only
Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Excellent Communication Skill in English.
2. Selling products and services using solid rebuttals to prospective customers.
3. Passionate for sales & high on energy level.
4. Enthusiastic & have zeal to perform
5. Should be comfortable for sales in voice process
Executive - SAP MM
- SAP MM Functional Support
• Functional support for all Material Management, Quality Management & Procurement
• Taking initiative in new development in MM Area.
• Master data validation
• SAP Developments
• Preparing Technical Specification Document
• Implementation of development logic
• Technical / Functional testing of MM developments
• SAP Roles & Authorization
• Role assignment to user ,New role/object/field creation according to requirement
- Following procurement processes as per guidelines
- Strategizing and implementing efficient processes to ensure 100% order fulfilment on time.
- Ensuring promptness, accuracy in procurements and maintaining records of goods ordered, received and returns.
- Ensuring efficient demand servicing – Delivery @ stores, call centre, retailers, franchises etc.
- Evaluating potential vendors, negotiating and getting them registered as per set process.
- Maintaining good relationships with vendors / suppliers
- Regularly doing market research ensuring generic medicines range is enhanced from time to time.
- Maintaining accurate medicine master data base.
- Maintaining updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices.
- Liaising with new vendors and negotiating for the best deals whenever required
- Ensuring that the products and supplies are of high quality and as per set standards.
- Monitoring stock levels and placing orders as needed
- Working with internal team members ensuring speed and accuracy and performing other duties.
- Staying informed on the latest industry techniques and methods.
- Preparing training material and conduct regular training to all team members of Supply Chain Management.
- Preparing regular reports and ensuring timely update to management.
What you need to have:
- Qualification: Professional Degree
- Experience : 6-7 years of Procurement experience of Medicines (mandatory) / FMCG products
- Age : 28 – 35
- Pharmacy Knowledge – Medicine, Generic Medicines and FMCG items
- Market Orientation / Vendor Knowledge
- Ability to negotiate
- Computer Knowledge
Started in 2015, this lifestyle and accessories startup has taken over the consumer electronics sector in India. Our client has a product range that includes an extensive catalog of headphones, speakers, travel accessories, and modern earphones. It believes in providing cutting edge electronic products stamped with durability and affordability.
The brand is associated with some of the major icons across categories and tie-ups with industries covering fashion, sports, and music, of course. The founders are Marketing grads, with vast experience in the consumer lifestyle products and other major brands. With their vigorous efforts toward quality and marketing, they have been able to strike a chord with major E-commerce brands and even consumers.
- Analyzing the marketplace to find capable manufactures who provide the best product cost, quality and delivery objectives insuring maximum bottom-line impact
- Managing the end-to-end RFx process, Supplier selection including negotiating the best cost and contract
- Managing the supplier relationship on an ongoing basis including holding the supplier to quality and compliance requirements
- Developing negotiation strategies to deliver against business objectives and achieving sustainable relationships with suppliers. This includes periodic rebidding to ensure our costs remain competitive
- Developing risk mitigation strategies including contingency plans, lead-time reductions and supply chain efficiencies
- Being responsible for selecting suppliers that can reliably deliver products on spec at high quality levels and targeted costs.
- Regularly monitoring key aspects of factory and supplier performance levels through a scorecard and audit process.
- Interacting with multiple internal and external stakeholders and regularly updating leadership on progress
- 3+ years experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain management or supplier management
- Bachelor’s degree - BE/ BTech
- Experience in supplier negotiations
- Understanding technical requirements and translating them to business/ sourcing parameters is a must
- Smart, creative thinker and problem-solver, fast learner, with demonstrated initiative
- Willingness to adapt to fast changing situations encountered in startups
- Strong writer and communicator, excellent listener, with superior sales skills and comfort regularly interacting with strangers
- MBA from a reputed college
- Experience in consumer electronics and good understanding of electronics manufacturing
- Prior experience in setting up sourcing programs, supplier management scorecards and dashboards