Sourcing Manager / Procurement Manager (Cosmetics, Personal Care & Health Products)

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About the Role

Were seeking a cosmetics-focused Sourcing / Procurement Manager

cosmetics and personal care sourcing

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Identification & Development

• Source and onboard reliable

  cosmetic raw material suppliers, fragrance houses, active ingredient providers, packaging vendors, and contract manufacturers

  (domestic & international).
• Conduct factory audits, compliance checks, and vendor capability assessments.

Contract Manufacturing & Private Label Management

• Work with

  cosmetic and personal care manufacturers

  to develop new formulations across skincare, haircare, and bodycare.
• Ensure

  GMP, ISO, FDA, and cosmetic regulatory standards

  are met.
• Build strong partnerships with private label and contract manufacturing partners for scalable production.

Procurement & Negotiation

• Lead

  procurement for raw materials, packaging, and formulations

  .
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, lead times, and commercial terms with cosmetic and nutraceutical vendors.
• Benchmark ingredient costs and packaging innovations across vendors.

Regulatory & Quality Compliance

• Ensure adherence to

  cosmetic regulations

  (FDA, CDSCO, GMP, ISO, Ayush, etc.) and maintain necessary certifications.
• Liaise with QA/RA teams for product testing, stability studies, and compliance documentation before market launch.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with

  New Product Development (NPD), R&D, Marketing, and Operations

  to bring innovative cosmetic SKUs to life.
• Align sourcing timelines with

  beauty product launches and e-commerce go-lives

  .

Supply Chain & Inventory Alignment

• Collaborate with supply chain teams to ensure smooth inbound/outbound flow of

  raw materials, packaging, and finished goods

  .
• Minimize stockouts and excess inventory for cosmetics and nutraceutical lines.

Vendor Relationship & Performance Management

• Build long-term relationships with strategic

  cosmetic ingredient and packaging suppliers

  .
• Track vendor KPIs: delivery timelines, cost competitiveness, quality compliance, and innovation support.

Market Intelligence & Innovation

• Stay updated on

  cosmetic ingredient trends, packaging innovations, and global beauty supplier ecosystems

  .
• Share insights with NPD/Marketing to launch

  differentiated, consumer-first beauty products

  .

Requirements

• 4 - 10 years of sourcing / procurement experience in

  Cosmetics, Personal Care, FMCG, or Health Products

  .
• Strong experience working with

  third-party cosmetic manufacturers, private label suppliers, and raw material vendors

  .
• Knowledge of

  cosmetic ingredients, actives, fragrances, and packaging sourcing

  .
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (GMP, FDA, ISO, CDSCO) is a strong advantage.
• Excellent

  negotiation, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration

  skills.
• Commercial acumen with ability to

  balance cost, quality, and speed

  .

Why Join Us?

• Play a

  key role in shaping sourcing strategy for premium cosmetics & personal care

  .
• Full ownership of procurement process from vendor identification to e-commerce launch.
• Exposure to

  innovative formulations, premium packaging, and global supplier ecosystems

  .
• Join a

  fast-growing, entrepreneurial brand

  where your impact is immediate and visible.