Procurement Manager

We are looking for a detail-oriented, structured, and execution-driven professional to manage end-to-end coordination for New Product Development (NPD) and procurement. This is a non-technical role focused on vendor coordination, follow-ups, negotiations, timeline tracking, and seamless cross-functional alignment between internal teams and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of contact between internal technical teams and external manufacturers/packaging vendors.
• Ensure regular follow-ups for samples, design revisions, approvals, and production milestones.
• Maintain and update all NPD and procurement trackers, documents, and status sheets.
• Lead commercial discussions involving pricing, MOQs, lead times, and payment terms.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to finalize costs within approved budgets and margin expectations.
• Maintain an organized vendor database and track vendor performance metrics.
• Provide consistent progress updates to leadership and escalate delays or risks proactively.
• Ensure smooth transition from final approval to production, procurement, and dispatch.

Candidate Profile Experience

• 4–8 years of experience in coordination, procurement, vendor management, or supply chain.
• Experience in FMCG, cosmetics, personal care, packaging, or manufacturing coordination is preferred.

Education

• Graduate in any discipline.
• MBA or Diploma in Operations / Supply Chain is an advantage.

Skills Required

• Strong negotiation and follow-up capabilities.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.
• Highly organized, structured, and deadline-oriented.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and execution-focused mindset.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person