
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.
● 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
Merito is a curated talent platform where we identify, assess, and connect candidates for matching job opportunities. We are working with the mission to change the way hiring is done. The company is founded by a team consisting of alumni from IIM Ahmedabad, McKinsey with more than 2 decades of experience in recruitment, training, and coaching.
About our Client :
Our client is an Indian retail conglomerate which is setting up a tech driven brand co-creation platform that transforms powerful ideas into authentic, profitable and experience-led brands that will define the future of brands in fashion, beauty, food and home decor space.
Role: Manager - Sourcing / Procurement
This opportunity is for new brands that are in stealth mode & backed by major retail giant. It's a house of Personal care D2C brands in the space of haircare, skin care & kids personal care.
In 2020, CoVid 19 affected every business, few positively and many negatively. However, E- commerce adoption has gone through the roof and we have seen consumer's e-commerce spends grow. India's fast-growing e-commerce market is seen growing by 30 percent a year to $200 billion (roughly Rs. 14,68,640 core) by 2026.
On the back of strong product-market fit and a change in human behaviour due to CoVid that buoyed e-commerce, we are currently building D2C personal care brands. The overall D2C market in India is expected to reach $100 billion in the next 7-8 years. We will be building a digital first content led approach to target this community of consumers. We aim to win shoppers at the moment of purchase by algorithmically managing demand forecasting, promotions and advertising spend, supply chain, content optimization and other aspects that help shoppers make online purchase decisions, all backed by Data Science.
Requirement :-
- 3-5 Yrs Exp. Ecommerce / D2C exp preferred
- Ideally from the future ecosystem, who will be able to manage imports, TP purchases
- Also lead Traded Products + Packaging Procurement.
What you will do:
- Identifying and developing potential suppliers
- Monitoring project budget, process budget and forecasting cash flow requirements
- Preparing and processing purchase orders and documents in accordance with company policies and procedures and sending the same to suppliers and sub-contractors
- Following-up with the vendors to check the status of outstanding orders in conjunction with the expeditor and ensuring that outstanding commitments are accurately reflected in the supply chain system
- Renewing contracts and software licenses within the due date
- Verifying of payment claim form based on PO and invoice
- Liaisoning with the finance team and ensuring timely release of payments
- Obtaining payment details from finance and reconciling with vendors
- Developing long-term partnerships with suppliers, negotiating contracts and managing day-to-day supplier performance to ensure meeting of service, cost, delivery and quality norms
- Evaluating vendor performance based on PQD (Product/ Quality/ Delivery) for higher quality of services from vendors in liaison with user departments
- Retaining/ deleting of vendors based on vendor performance evaluation
- Reviewing of RFPs, POs released which are not executed completely
- Providing MIS report to Managers about transactions made against each category
What you need to have:
- Preferred Work experience in electronic accessories
- Experience in sourcing, vendor development, purchase
- Handled electronic components, PCB, mechanical parts
- Ability to get or suggest best low-cost components
- Knowledge about import, export, costing, projects
What you will do:
- Planning of purchase requirements as per manufacturing schedule/purchase indent
- Controlling budgets
- Managing and developing vendors
- Managing inventory
- Managing ongoing supplier relationships
- Preparing reports on purchases, including cost analyses
- Negotiating with supplier for economical pricing for best quality material
Desired Candidate Profile
What you need to have:- 10 years experience in Purchase
- Prior experience in an FMCG/Personal care company preferred
- Experience in purchasing ingredients, extract powders, solvents, and consumable items
Based on job listings we surveyed, employers desire MIS Executives with these core skills. To achieve success as an MIS Executive, focus on the following.
- Analyze problems and discover the best ways to solve them
- Develop and implement strategies to achieve organizational goals
- Communicate clearly to superiors and give understandable instruction to subordinates
- Allocate resources effectively to reach organizational goals
- Lead and motivate teams to promote efficiency and effectiveness
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We are looking for a https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=purchaseengineer&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6820658534355607552">#PurchaseEngineer to buy products that are essential for our company’s day-to-day operations. You will review prices and quality and ensure optimal stock levels.
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=experience&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6820658534355607552">#Experience: 4yr to 6yr
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https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=location&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6820658534355607552">#Location: Rakanpur, Gandhinagar
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=requiredskills&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6820658534355607552">#requiredskills :
Experience in Specifically machine shop items for machines (like VMC, CNC) and if possible foundry knowledge will be added advantage, Experience in an engineering, procurement and operations, Effective verbal and written communication skills, Proficiency with personal computers and networking, specifically Microsoft Excel, Knowledge and direct experience in negotiating contracts and quotations with Contract Manufacturers and Suppliers, Ability to identify cost reduction opportunities

