Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager - Procurement

The Wellness Shop is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager in Procurement to oversee the end-to-end procurement process of Raw Materials and Packaging Materials for various product lines including Pharma, Cosmetic, Skincare, Herbal, and Ayurvedic. The ideal candidate should possess in-depth domain knowledge, excellent vendor management skills, and the ability to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality procurement aligned with business objectives. Responsibilities include sourcing and procuring high-quality materials, ensuring timely availability to support production, developing new suppliers, maintaining vendor relationships, ensuring quality and compliance, optimizing costs, managing inventory, documentation, reporting, coordination with cross-functional teams, and supporting new product development. The desired candidate should hold a Bachelors/Masters degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Supply Chain Management, or a related field with 7-10 years of relevant procurement experience in Pharma, Cosmetic, Skincare, Herbal, or Ayurvedic sectors. Proficiency in sourcing both Raw Materials and Packaging Materials, strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills, knowledge of regulatory and quality compliance requirements, and familiarity with MS Excel, ERP systems like SAP, and procurement tools are essential. The Wellness Shop offers a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, opportunities for growth in a rapidly expanding wellness brand, and a supportive work culture in a purpose-driven organization.,