Merchandising / Procurement Executive

Merchandising & Procurement Executive

1. Wedding Dcors, Pooja Samagris, Golu Dolls & Spiritual Products

2. Food Products Branded Exports & Own Brand (White Label)

strategic sourcing

POSITION 1

Merchandising & Procurement Executive – Wedding, Pooja & Dcor Products

Category Coverage

• Wedding Dcors & Accessories
  
• Pooja Samagris & Ritual Essentials
  
• Temple & Spiritual Products
  
• Golu Dolls & Navaratri Display Items
  
• God Idols (Brass, Bronze, Silver, German Silver, White Metal)
  
• Home Dcor & Handicrafts
  
• Return Gifts & Festive Gifting Items
  
• Metalware, Utility & Gift Bags
  

Key Responsibilities

Merchandising, eCommerce Review & Trend Planning

• Review

  eCommerce performance

  to analyze customer demand, best sellers, slow movers, and seasonal trends
• Identify trends across

  weddings, festivals, Navaratri (Golu), temple rituals, and gifting occasions

• Research new

  designs, finishes, materials, themes, and packaging innovations

• Propose and introduce

  innovative, differentiated products

  for global markets

Procurement, Sourcing & Negotiation (India & China)

• Identify and onboard

  vendors, artisans, manufacturers, and exporters

  across India and China
• Lead

  strong commercial negotiations

  covering pricing, MOQs, lead times, payment terms, packaging costs, and exclusivity
• Drive

  cost optimization and margin improvement

  through data-backed negotiations

Vendor Management

• Own vendor onboarding including samples, pricing approvals, and compliance
  
• Monitor vendor performance on quality, delivery, and consistency
  
• Resolve quality and commercial issues through firm negotiation
  

POSITION 2

Merchandising & Procurement Executive – Food Products (Branded Exports & White Label)

Category Coverage (Indicative)

• Snacks & Savories
  
• Sweets & Traditional Foods
  
• Ready-to-Eat / Ready-to-Cook Products
  
• Masalas, Spices & Condiments
  
• Pickles, Chutneys & Preserves
  
• Health Foods & Specialty Foods
  
• Instant Mixes & Beverages
  

Key Responsibilities

Food Brand Identification & Branded Exports

• Identify

  strong domestic food brands

  suitable for international export
• Evaluate brands on

  quality, shelf life, certifications, scalability, and demand

• Negotiate

  export agreements

  with brand owners (pricing, volumes, territories, margins)
• Manage export of

  branded food products under original brand names

Own Brand / White-Label Development

• Identify manufacturers for

  white-label / private-label food production

• Work on

  recipes, formulations, packaging, labeling, shelf life, and branding

• Launch and scale

  own-brand food products

  for global markets

Procurement & High-Impact Negotiation

• Lead negotiations covering

  pricing, MOQs, lead times, payment terms, packaging, shelf-life guarantees, and exclusivity

• Achieve

  cost savings and margin improvements

  through strong negotiations

COMMON RESPONSIBILITIES (Both Positions)

• Strong collaboration with

  eCommerce, exports, logistics, and quality teams

• Maintain accurate

  cost sheets, vendor records, and product documentation

• Track competitor products, pricing, and new launches
  
• Visit

  markets, factories, trade fairs, exhibitions, and sourcing clusters

• Continuously identify

  new vendors, new products, and innovation opportunities

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications

Core Skills (Non-Negotiable)

• Exceptional negotiation and commercial skills

• Strong experience in

  merchandising and procurement

• Proven vendor sourcing capability (India mandatory, China preferred)
  
• Strong understanding of

  costing, margins, and pricing strategy

• Ability to analyze

  eCommerce data and market trends

• Advanced proficiency in

  Excel / Google Sheets

Experience Requirements

• 4–8 years of experience in

  procurement / merchandising / sourcing

• Experience in

  either or both

  :
• Dcor / Handicrafts / Spiritual / Wedding Products
  
• Food Products / Branded Exports / White Label
  
• Export or eCommerce exposure is a strong advantage
  

Performance KPIs

• New vendors and brands onboarded
  
• Cost savings achieved through negotiations
  
• Successful launch of new products (decor & food)
  
• Margin improvement and MOQ reduction
  
• Expansion of export-ready product portfolio
  

What We Offer

• High-ownership, strategic role
  
• Exposure to

  multiple high-growth product categories

• Opportunity to work with

  India & China sourcing ecosystems

• Long-term growth into

  Category Manager / Procurement Lead roles