JOB DETAILS:
Job Role: Procurement Manager
Industry: FMCG
Function: Procurement & Supply chain Management
Work Mode: ONSITE
Working Day: 5
Salary: Best in Industry
Experience: 7-10 years
Location: Gurgaon
Required Skills: Handling Procurement
Criteria:
- Proven experience in procurement within Cosmetics, Baby Care, or Personal Hygiene categories
- End-to-end procurement ownership (raw materials, packaging, finished goods)
- Strong experience in vendor sourcing, evaluation, onboarding, and negotiations
- Ability to manage pricing, MOQs, lead times, credit terms, and SLAs
- Hands-on experience in cost optimization and supplier consolidation
- Strong knowledge of quality, compliance, and regulatory standards (BIS, FDA, ISO, GMP)
- Strong capability in costing, BOMs, MIS, procurement KPIs, and analytics
- Excellent stakeholder management across supply chain, R&D, and marketing
Preferred but Expected
- Experience in D2C or new-age startup environments
- Exposure to fast-paced, scale-up operations
- Experience managing inventory planning and obsolescence control
Description
Job Title: Procurement Manager – Cosmetics, Baby Care & Personal Hygiene
Role Overview
We are looking for a Procurement Manager with strong experience in Cosmetics, Baby Care, and Personal Hygiene categories, preferably from new-age D2C startups. The role will manage end-to-end procurement, vendor partnerships, cost optimization, and compliance, supporting fast-paced product launches and scale-up operations.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
• Lead end-to-end sourcing of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods
• Develop agile procurement strategies aligned with D2C business models
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard manufacturers, formulators, and packaging vendors
• Drive cost optimization, negotiations, and supplier consolidation
Vendor & Contract Management
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, lead times, credit terms, and SLAs
• Manage long-term supplier relationships and performance metrics
• Draft and manage vendor contracts and rate cards
• Handle escalations and supply risks in high-growth environments
Quality, Compliance & Regulatory
• Ensure compliance with cosmetic, baby care, and hygiene regulations (BIS, FDA, ISO, GMP, etc.)
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams for audits, approvals, and quality assurance
• Ensure all regulatory documentation is maintained and audit-ready
Planning, Inventory & NPD Support
• Collaborate with demand planning, supply chain, R&D, and marketing teams
• Support New Product Development (NPD) sourcing and rapid launch timelines
• Maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolescence
Costing, MIS & Analytics
• Prepare cost sheets, BOMs, and vendor benchmarks
• Track savings, procurement KPIs, and supplier performance
• Present regular MIS and insights to leadership