Packaging Sourcing & Development Manager - Cosmetics, Food & Lifestyle

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About the Role

Packaging Sourcing & Development Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Packaging Vendor Identification & Development

• Research, identify, and onboard

  reliable packaging vendors and manufacturers

  across India and international markets (China, Thailand, Indonesia, and Italy preferred).
• Build a robust

  vendor ecosystem

  for bottles, jars, caps, pumps, tubes, cartons, labels, and outer boxes catering to skincare, cosmetics, and lifestyle SKUs.
• Evaluate new suppliers through

  technical audits, certifications, sample trials, and quality benchmarking.

• Develop

  long-term partnerships

  with key packaging vendors to ensure supply stability, innovation, and scalability as the brand grows.

2. Procurement, Costing & Negotiation

• Lead

  quotation, negotiation, and contract finalization

  for packaging materials ensuring best quality-to-cost ratio.
• Track

  MOQs, lead times, logistics, and payment terms

  to optimize cash flow and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with the finance and supply chain teams to

  forecast material demand and manage procurement budgets

  effectively.
• Conduct

  comparative cost analyses

  across multiple suppliers to identify savings opportunities without compromising luxury standards.

3. Packaging Design Coordination & Aesthetic Development

• Partner closely with the

  branding, product development, and design teams

  to bring creative packaging ideas to life.
• Translate design briefs into

  technical packaging specifications

  , balancing aesthetics, durability, and production feasibility.
• Work on

  premium finishing techniques

  like embossing, UV coating, foil stamping, metallic finishes, and frosted glass to create a high-end brand experience.
• Ensure all packaging aligns with

  brand identity, shelf appeal, and consumer unboxing experience.

4. Technical & Quality Assurance

• Work with vendors to ensure

  material compatibility

  between formulations and packaging (PET, HDPE, Glass, PP, Metal, and eco-materials).
• Conduct

  drop tests, seal integrity, and leakage testing

  to ensure performance and durability standards.
• Collaborate with R&D and QA teams to validate

  regulatory compliance

  (FDA, GMP, ISO) for all packaging components.
• Implement and maintain

  standard operating procedures (SOPs)

  for packaging quality, sampling, and approvals.

5. Sustainability & Innovation

• Drive initiatives for

  eco-friendly, recyclable, biodegradable, and refillable packaging.

• Research and introduce

  next-generation sustainable materials

  such as sugarcane bioplastics, bamboo, and recycled glass.
• Explore

  innovative form factors and textures

  that enhance consumer experience - minimal waste tubes, airless pumps, and luxury refill systems.
• Work towards positioning the brand as a

  leader in clean, conscious, and responsible packaging

  within the premium beauty segment.

6. Supply Chain Collaboration & Execution

• Coordinate with

  supply chain and operations

  teams to align procurement schedules with production timelines.
• Manage

  end-to-end packaging lifecycle

  - from sampling, approval, mass production to delivery and warehouse coordination.
• Monitor

  vendor KPIs

  (quality scores, delivery adherence, and rejection rates) and maintain detailed performance records.
• Troubleshoot packaging issues proactively to ensure

  zero production delays

  and smooth brand launches.

7. Trend Research & Continuous Improvement

• Stay updated with

  global beauty packaging trends

  , new material innovations, and consumer preferences.
• Benchmark against

  top-tier beauty brands

  to ensure brand’s packaging stands at par with global luxury aesthetics.
• Participate in

  industry expos, trade fairs, and supplier meets

  to discover new materials, technologies, and design inspirations.
• Continuously optimize packaging processes for

  cost efficiency, quality enhancement, and sustainability impact.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in

  packaging sourcing, vendor management, or supply chain

  (preferably in cosmetics, personal care, or FMCG).
• Strong vendor network across

  India, China, and Southeast Asia

  is a plus.
• Understanding of

  printing, labeling, molding, and finishing techniques

  (foil stamping, UV coating, embossing).
• Excellent negotiation, costing, and analytical skills.
• Strong collaboration mindset to work with design, marketing, and production teams.