Strategic Sourcing Manager

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

Job Description

About

 

It is a digital first, multi-brand consumer goods company owned and operated under one house, with each of its brands working together toward one mission: To help Indians lead more fulfilling life surrounded by wellness and grace. The founders, Revant and Dhyanesh have more than a decade of experience building, advising and investing in consumer brands. This has allowed them to understand the Indian consumer in a level of detail about their health, habits, and more. The business is creating a family of purposeful brands with products that solve a particular problem for a small segment of people. Each brand provides the essentials to make an individual segment of people lead a graceful life full of purpose and wellbeing. Each brand offers high quality, responsibly-made products that are inviting and easy to use, paired with access to ongoing guidance and support.

 

Position: New Product Development / Procurement Manager 

 

• Handle personal care product development with contract Manufacturers
• Procurement and Negotiation with Manufacturers and packaging vendors 
• Experience in Business development role for Contract Manufacturer is plus
• Min 3-4 years experience in personal care contract manufacturing
• Fit for startup hustle 

 

Responsibilities:

 

-Managing NPD process right from ideation, feasibility and capability to launch of new products.
- Creating networks and timelines, identifying critical path, anchoring task forces and managing key stakeholders to deliver project milestones
- Categorizing projects based on size of opportunity and business needs to simplify, standardize and accelerate product launches in market
- Managing contract manufacturers & P2P procurement

 

 

Our client is a Delhi based healthcare platform that is dedicated to Ayurveda and provides wellness solutions to its customers that is tailored and fine-tuned to their requirements. They have created a unique balance of Ayurvedic herbs and western medicine to come up with courses and medical advice which will not only rid their patients of the illness but also helps them bring the body back into balance.

Their services are available across the globe, with over 65% of their client base being from US, UK, and Canada. The company's primary focus is on Ayurveda and taking the ancient knowledge to anyone who wishes to bring back balance to their health and apply the tools in their everyday life.

As the SCM Manager, you will be managing procurement of product, packaging and services for all ongoing and future brand launches.

What you need to have:

 

What you need to have:

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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

• Compares prices amongst various vendors in order to make sound purchasing decisions • Works within a given budget to purchase goods and services for an organization • Ensures that products are delivered in a timely manner, and that the quality of the goods received is satisfactory • Negotiates with contractors on price, mode of shipping, and delivery time • Orders goods such as office supplies on a continuing basis in order to maintain certain inventory levels • Checks invoices for accuracy, and authorizes the accounts payable department to issue payment • Evaluates the performance of certain vendors in order to decide whether or not to continue buying from them • Inventories items in order to determine which ones need to be purchased • Enters data concerning inventory and order amounts into a computer database

About our Company Industry Prime is building a 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. Job Description - Responsible for entire P&L of a set of companies - Handle Supply Chain Management operations encompassing vendor selection, and rate finalisation, and logistics - Sourcing, procuring and vendors development - Strong communication skills - Strong analytical and negotiation skills. - A quick decision maker with strong people skills. This is an amazing opportunity because the profile is similar to running your own business. Looking for candidates who is a quick learner, inquisitive and likes to compete. Thanks, Ayush Jhunjhunwala Founder & CEO Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayushjjw/

Rocket Kommerce LLP: We are a Bangalore-based top-tier stealth-mode e-commerce enabling technology & solutions company powering several brands and leading e-commerce companies in India. Our product is a Cloud-based SaaS Inventory, Warehouse Management & Omni-Channel Solution. We have deep relationships with leading e-commerce companies in India and have processed over Rs 1500 crore of GMV. We are building out our product and technology platform and other services anticipating HUGE demand over next 6-12 months. We are incubated, run and mentored by people from Facebook, Stanford, MIT, NASA, Columbia University, IIM, NIT, etc. This is a terrific opportunity to get into this high growth company at an early stage with great equity/ stock option. Website: www.rocketkommerce.com JOB OBJECTIVE: Responsible for overseeing all aspects of logistic and e-commerce operations including: vendor relations, product listings, vendor payments, keeping clear and open communication with e-commerce companies, monitor daily sales, and generate monthly sales report. The ideal candidate must be exceptional and very detailed oriented. Roles and Responsibilities: • Posses a good understanding of online technologies including online shopping and marketplace • Coordination and close interaction with Category Team at e-commerce companies and vendors. • Interface with vendors and e-commerce companies to ensure expectations are aligned with delivery target. • Manages issues resolution with appropriate levels of urgency with internal personnel using solid negotiation skills and escalating to management. • Timely Stocking of Inventory (PI, PO, Invoice, Delivery Logistics) • Timely sharing of sales and payment reports. • Developing a dynamic pricing strategy of sales, EOSS, festivals and lastly for stock clearance. • Should be well versed in Purchase and procurement. • Ensure vendors are paid on time • Consolidate reports for vendors with sales performance and feedback. • Consolidate sales and inventory reports for Financial Controller • Ability to multi-task the activities with shifting priorities Skills Required: • Strong Relationship Management skills and Crisis Management skills. • Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills. • Ability to work in an unstructured and rapidly growing environment. • Ready to take ownership and has drive and strong ability to execute. • Excellent time management skills • Highly energetic and self-starter Criteria: • 3+ years of experience • Prior experience ideally in an e-commerce company or start-up is a plus • Degree/Post Graduation If interested please call - 08042640010. Contact person - Ranjeeta