Ecommerce Product Vendor Manager

Role & responsibilities

Role

dynamic

Key

For Templefolks.com:

• Source and onboard authentic spiritual product vendors (Giri Tradingstyle)
• Coordinate with Vedic suppliers for bulk procurement of puja items, yantras, rudrakshas, idols, Vastu items, and temple-grade consumables
• Ensure product authenticity, scriptural adherence, and timely restocking of fast-moving items

Oversee SKU enrichment: spiritual context, rituals associated, mantra energization instructions, etc.

For

• Collaborate with biohacking suppliers (India + global) for adaptogens, nootropics, functional tonics, herbo-mineral blends, etc.
• Vet and negotiate with manufacturers for private-label supplements aligned to Ayurvedic, Siddha, and functional medicine protocols
• Ensure regulatory compliance (FSSAI, WHO GMP, etc.) for wellness products
• Work with formulation experts to co-create niche products (e.g., Rasayana blends, neuroenhancers, anti-aging stacks)

Common

• Maintain optimal stock levels and real-time sync with ecommerce platforms
• Coordinate product packaging, bundling, and eco-conscious shipping strategies
• Conduct periodic competitive benchmarking (Giri.in, Patanjali, Kapiva, Himalaya, Onnit, etc.)
• Ensure high-margin product mix and logistics efficiency across categories

Preferred candidate profile

What

• 3+

  years

  experience

  in ecommerce procurement, vendor management, or category buying (Amazon, Flipkart, D2C brands)
• Strong knowledge of

  Indian

  spiritual

  product

  ecosystems

  (preferred: experience with Giri Trading, Odiyans, or spiritual vendors)
• Interest/knowledge in

  wellness,

  Ayurveda,

  longevity

  supplements,

  or

  functional

  medicine
• Vendor negotiation and logistics optimization ninja
• Hands-on with platforms like Shopify, Unicommerce, Zoho Inventory, or similar
• Able to travel to supplier sites (Chennai, Coimbatore, Varanasi, Delhi, etc.) as required

Bonus

• Degree in Ayurvedic Pharmacy / Sanskrit / Religious Studies / Life Sciences
• Working knowledge of SKU profitability metrics
• Familiarity with Amazon Seller Central, Flipkart Marketplace, Jiomart, etc.

Compensation

• Competitive Salary (based on experience)
• Performance-based bonuses
• Opportunity to

  co-create

  first-of-their-kind

  spiritual and longevity product lines
• Deep immersion in

  Vedic,

  Yogic,

  and

  Biohacking

  wisdom

  systems

• Work with a founder rooted in

  Jyotisha,

  Tantra,

  Siddha

  medicine,

  and

  startup Innovation