Assistant Sourcing Manager

Job Description

At Nat Habit, we are attempting to disrupt the natural personal care space by providing customers a differentiated offering of "fresh" personal care products. We use fresh ingredients such as milk, yogurt, pulp/juices of various fruits & vegetables as well as fresh flowers and leaves to build personal care products for everyday use. The founding team has a strong startup experience and is well funded and backed by top angel investors and tier 1 institutional investors. Raw Material Sourcing Manager – FMCG (Skincare & Beauty) Location: Gurgaon Department: Supply Chain / Procurement Experience Level: 3+ years in raw material sourcing (preferably in FMCG/Beauty & Personal Care) Reporting To: Head of Procurement / Supply Chain Lead Role Overview: We are looking for a Raw Material Sourcing Manager to lead the procurement of high-quality ingredients for our skincare and beauty products. The role involves managing both domestic and international suppliers, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing costs, and working closely with R&D and production teams to drive innovation. Key Responsibilities: Assess and enquire about raw material requirements for skincare and beauty product formulations; ensure timely and cost-effective procurement. Identify, evaluate, and connect with potential domestic and international manufacturers and suppliers for sourcing key ingredients and raw materials. Explore and manage import opportunities to source high-quality and cost-effective materials from global markets. Apply deep technical knowledge of skincare and beauty ingredients to assess supplier capabilities, validate product quality, and ensure material compliance with industry standards. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers, negotiate terms, and monitor performance to ensure adherence to quality and delivery timelines. Lead initiatives to improve quality, reduce cost, and develop alternate sourcing channels for existing materials, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation. Ensure all materials meet regulatory, safety, and compliance standards; manage related documentation and certifications. Work closely with R&D, Quality, Production, and Finance teams to align sourcing strategies with business needs. Key Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 institute. Proven experience in sourcing raw materials, preferably in FMCG/skincare/cosmetics or allied sectors. Strong understanding of raw material chemistry and specialty ingredients used in skincare and beauty formulations. Demonstrated ability in process adherence, documentation, and driving quality improvement projects. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence and collaborate across functions and with external partners. Highly organized with the capability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities. Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment with adaptability and ownership. Show more Show less