Procurement Specialist

Urban Gabru (Pune) - A GlobalBees Brand

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Purchase Sr Specialist to oversee procurement and sourcing in the beauty and personal care industry. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience and will play a crucial role in identifying market trends, finding manufacturers for new product development, and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee procurement and sourcing processes in the beauty and personal care industry.

- Identify trends in the market to inform sourcing decisions.

- Find the right manufacturers and facilitate new product development (NPD) formulations.

- Exhibit team handling capability to guide and mentor junior staff.

- Develop and maintain strong Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the sourcing process.

- Possess knowledge of product packaging requirements and standards.

- Understand Chinese product manufacturing and the associated supply chain.

Requirements:

1. Strategic Sourcing

- Expertise in the procurement of new product materials.

- Vendor identification and onboarding for R&D/prototype needs.

- Strong cost negotiation and value engineering skills.

2. Procurement Expertise

- Raw material and component procurement expertise.

- Supplier risk assessment capabilities.

- Optimization of MOQ and lead times.

3. Product Development

- Experience in prototype and pilot batch procurement.

- Ability to guide and mentor junior team members.

- Knowledge of product packaging requirements and standards.

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