
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

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Job Description:
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 3-4 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:
•Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors and suppliers for:
oRecruitment services (India and US)
oUS SME sourcing for EdTech and digital projects
oFreelancer talent pools (Instructional Designers, SMEs, Editors, Developers, etc.)
oProject-based outsourcing vendors (domestic and international)
•Manage contract negotiations, rate finalizations, and SLA definitions with sourcing and outsourcing vendors.
•Track vendor performance, quality of submissions, and fulfilment timelines.
•Maintain a live vendor database, contract repository, rate cards, and engagement trackers.
•Ensure compliance with procurement policies, legal documentation, and client-specific requirements.
•Coordinate closely with the US Sourcing Team to align on niche, senior, and freelance talent needs.
•Support pricing discussions, RFP/RFQ processes, and build scalable sourcing pipelines.
•Monitor spend, forecast vendor utilization, and support budget management in collaboration with Finance.
•Present regular vendor performance reports, dashboards, and procurement health metrics to leadership.
Key Skills & Competencies:
•2–6 years of experience in vendor management, procurement, sourcing operations, preferably in staffing, EdTech, BPO/KPO, or digital project outsourcing sectors
•Strong experience in US sourcing and vendor ecosystems (mandatory)
•Solid negotiation, contract management, and vendor relationship-building skills
•Exposure to freelance workforce models, SME staffing, and project outsourcing management
•Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management abilities
•Proficiency in Excel, vendor management platforms, Zoho Recruit, or similar systems
•Strong data orientation—experience in creating and maintaining vendor dashboards and MIS
•Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, hybrid work setup
Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, HR, or related fields
•Certifications in Vendor Management, Contract Management, or Procurement are an advantag
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).
Roles and Responsibilities :
- Handling inquiries to get quotations from the vendor and closing it by generating the purchase orders.
- Coordinating and negotiating with vendors to get the most cost effective quotations.
- Procure products at negotiated rates from vendors
- Researching new prospective brands and affitating with them for new business
- Establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners
- Preparing proposals for the clients based on their respective inquiries. Utilizing excel to keep the dashboard off inquiries, quotation, purchase orders, payments & deliveries.
Key Skills required
- Excellent communication, presentation and leadership skills
- Sound knowledge of MS - Office
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Aptitude in presentation and public speaking
- Attention to details Critical thinker and analytical problem solver
The founders are alumnus of prestigious tech and business institutes, with expertise and experience with ECommerce and distribution facilities. They have ensured quality and fashion with the factory price tag, that works best when shared rapidly with communities on social networking.
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
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
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

