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
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