Strategic Procurement Manager

Job Description

About vFulfill vFulfill is a fully-managed backend platform for launching and scaling branded dropshipping and micro-D2C businesses in India on COD. Our platform enables global entrepreneurs to start selling profitably in India without setting up local entities or worrying about supply chain chaos. We combine a proprietary product research tool, sourcing capabilities across China & India, and an integrated fulfillment backend. We’ve helped hundreds of eCommerce entrepreneurs tap into the Indian market, and we’re now scaling aggressively. At our core, we’re obsessed with execution, speed, and partner success — and we’re building a sourcing engine that reflects these values. Location : vFulfill HQ – Splendor Spectrum One, 4th Floor, Sector 58, Gurugram Reporting To: Co-Founder & CEO (Vipul Garg) Role Type : Individual Contributor (with path to vertical ownership) Role Overview We're looking for a sharp, street-smart, and execution-driven Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead our sourcing efforts across China and India. This is a high-ownership role designed for someone who can think like a founder, execute like a hustler, and eventually build and lead the sourcing vertical under the CEO’s mentorship. This is not a transactional procurement role. You will be working at the intersection of client requirements, supplier networks, logistics, and innovation. Your core mission: fulfill custom and catalog RFQs with speed, accuracy, and cost-efficiency — and build a system that scales. Key Responsibilities 1. RFQ Ownership & Execution Receive, analyze, and prioritize product sourcing queries (RFQs) from clients and internal teams Identify the most suitable suppliers in China or India — based on cost, capability, MOQs, and urgency Drive end-to-end quote gathering: price, packaging, customization ability, lead times, shipping origin, and documentation 2. Supplier Relationship Management Build a reliable and fast-response supplier base across China & India, with an eye for both commodity products and novelty/trending SKUs Liaise directly with factories, traders, and agents to source, customize, and fulfill requirements Understand how to negotiate, get real quotes, and ensure quality + compliance 3. Freight & Landed Cost Clarity Understand international and domestic freight models (air, sea, rail, local courier) Know how to estimate landed cost breakdowns including duties, clearance charges, and freight Coordinate with logistics & customs agents to ensure timely pickups and handovers 4. Cross-Team Collaboration Work closely with Product Research to source novelty products at speed Sync with Tech/CRM teams to ensure sourcing data flows cleanly into the vFulfill dashboard Proactively communicate sourcing updates to internal and client-facing teams 5. Project Ownership & Delivery Ensure RFQs are closed within TAT, suppliers are onboarded fast, and documentation is sorted Track and manage end-to-end sourcing workflows from query to fulfillment handover Flag delays, dependencies, and proactively unblock issues with senior stakeholders Ideal Candidate Profile Experience & Skills 4–8 years in sourcing or procurement, preferably in eCommerce, dropshipping, private label, or cross-border trade Strong networks in China and/or India among suppliers, factories, and agents Demonstrated experience in custom product development and sourcing across diverse categories Excellent judgment, negotiation, and supplier vetting instincts Strong grip on costing: MOQs, per-unit breakdowns, compliance fees, and conversion to INR landed cost Fluent in English; Mandarin or Hindi is a strong plus Excel/Sheet-savvy; organized with reporting and documentation Mindset Hustler, problem-solver, and executor — thrives in a high-speed, high-pressure environment Street-smart and resourceful — can work with Chinese agents, factory owners, and junior execs alike Strong sense of ownership and urgency Looks for solutions, not excuses Why Join vFulfill? Be part of building the #1 platform for branded dropshipping in India Work directly with founders and get mentored into a leadership role Solve real problems for global eCom brands scaling into India Performance-linked growth, out-of-cycle appraisals, and vertical ownership Lean, fast-moving team that values execution > talk Show more Show less