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Industry Prime is building an SEM (SaaS Enabled Marketplace), a complete procurement ecosystem for businesses to help them better manage their purchase through its cloud-based SaaS Purchase Management Software and assisting them with their end to end procurement. Our approach is unique and trying to solve a massive problem. Our software is helping over 50 Steel Companies manage their Procurement efficiently. We are over a year and a half old startup, profitable, and growing steadily. We are a young small team of 5 and the founder has rich domain expertise and previous startup experience as part of the founding team of TenMarks, which was later acquired by Amazon Inc.
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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
Procurement Management
- Oversee and manage the procurement of raw materials and packaging materials for cosmetic production.
- Identify, evaluate, and establish strong relationships with new and existing suppliers.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to ensure cost-effectiveness without compromising quality.
- Ensure timely delivery of materials to maintain seamless production schedules.
- Conduct market research and attend trade fairs/exhibitions across India to source innovative products and stay updated on industry trends.
Production Coordination
- Collaborate with production teams to ensure availability of materials for efficient manufacturing.
- Develop and implement production schedules, optimizing processes to enhance efficiency and minimize waste.
- Coordinate with supply chain and logistics to ensure smooth material flow and inventory management.
Research and Development Support
- Work with the R&D team to identify and procure suitable raw materials for new product formulations.
- Stay updated on emerging trends in cosmetics and skincare to support innovation and development.
Quality Assurance
- Ensure that procured materials meet regulatory and company quality standards.
- Work closely with the quality control team to address any quality issues and implement corrective actions.
Budgeting and Cost Management
- Perform cost-benefit analyses to optimize spending and secure the best value.
- Conduct forecasting and variance analysis to align procurement with financial goals.
- Review and approve expenses related to procurement, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints.
Team Collaboration
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and supply chain, to meet organizational goals.
- Actively participate in team meetings, contributing insights and recommendations for improvement.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetology, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years in procurement in the cosmetics, beauty, or skincare industry.
- Strong knowledge of raw material and packaging material procurement.
- Proficiency in production scheduling, market research, and supplier negotiations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective vendor and team collaboration.
- Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards in cosmetics production is an advantage.
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement Management
- Oversee and manage the procurement of raw materials and packaging materials for cosmetic production.
- Identify, evaluate, and establish strong relationships with new and existing suppliers.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to ensure cost-effectiveness without compromising quality.
- Ensure timely delivery of materials to maintain seamless production schedules.
- Conduct market research and attend trade fairs/exhibitions across India to source innovative products and stay updated on industry trends.
Production Coordination
- Collaborate with production teams to ensure availability of materials for efficient manufacturing.
- Develop and implement production schedules, optimizing processes to enhance efficiency and minimize waste.
- Coordinate with supply chain and logistics to ensure smooth material flow and inventory management.
Research and Development Support
- Work with the R&D team to identify and procure suitable raw materials for new product formulations.
- Stay updated on emerging trends in cosmetics and skincare to support innovation and development.
Quality Assurance
- Ensure that procured materials meet regulatory and company quality standards.
- Work closely with the quality control team to address any quality issues and implement corrective actions.
Budgeting and Cost Management
- Perform cost-benefit analyses to optimize spending and secure the best value.
- Conduct forecasting and variance analysis to align procurement with financial goals.
- Review and approve expenses related to procurement, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints.
Team Collaboration
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and supply chain, to meet organizational goals.
- Actively participate in team meetings, contributing insights and recommendations for improvement.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetology, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years in procurement in the cosmetics, beauty, or skincare industry.
- Strong knowledge of raw material and packaging material procurement.
- Proficiency in production scheduling, market research, and supplier negotiations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective vendor and team collaboration.
- Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards in cosmetics production is an advantage.
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).
Responsibilities and Duties
- To Lead and execute the whole of the procurement function or in parts for Commercial Interiors category as per company norms
- Responsible for purchase decisions that impact cost of purchase, quality of purchase and timeliness of delivery etc of the purchase in relation to commercial interiors
- Implement Industry best practices for Purchase / Procurement by implementing Processes including automation of purchase processes, creating and revising existing procedures and formats used for purchase, updating the database and enhancing vendor connect
- To ensure internal customer delight by timely processing of quotes received from the site / vendors, evaluation of vendors in the line of priority for cost/quality/delivery/process compliance etc, management of payment cycles, inventory management and implementing effective mechanisms in purchase management
- Managing team of procurement executives or offices and freshers wherever applicable to deliver the team objectives by managing team interactions effectively and in collaborative manner . Equally so to manage individual contributor role in procurement function
- Responsible for periodic purchase related MIS and relevant daily, weekly and monthly reports to the management
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








