Strategic Sourcing Manager

As a Purchase Manager at our dynamic corporate gifting company, your role will be crucial in sourcing, negotiating, and managing relationships with suppliers to ensure the delivery of top-quality products at competitive prices. Your responsibilities will also include establishing strong vendor partnerships and keeping the team informed about new product offerings. You will be tasked with sourcing and identifying new products and suppliers that align with market trends in corporate gifting. Building and maintaining relationships with vendors across various categories to guarantee consistent quality and timely deliveries will be a key aspect of your role. Negotiating favorable rates and terms with suppliers to maximize cost efficiency, as well as collaborating with startups and brands to develop innovative gifting solutions, will be essential responsibilities. Staying updated on industry trends, particularly within the startup ecosystem, will be crucial to keep our offerings fresh and relevant. You will need to regularly update the team on new products, supplier performance, and emerging trends in the corporate gifting space. Managing supplier databases to ensure accurate contact information, product catalogs, and pricing structures, and utilizing social media and tech platforms for sourcing potential suppliers and products will also be part of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will be responsible for handling end-to-end procurement, including obtaining quotes and evaluating vendor proposals. Qualifications for this role include a preferred MBA, though it is not mandatory. Freshers with the right attitude and skills are encouraged to apply. Knowledge of the startup ecosystem is a plus, along with being street smart and possessing strong negotiation and communication skills. Proficiency in both English and Hindi, tech-savviness for using social media and digital platforms for vendor sourcing, multitasking abilities, meeting deadlines, and working in a fast-paced environment are required. Key skills for this role include strong negotiation abilities, expertise in social media and tech platforms for sourcing, vendor management and relationship-building skills, excellent communication in both Hindi and English, and the capability to identify new trends and product innovations in corporate gifting. Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to work in a fast-growing, innovative corporate gifting industry, collaborate with startups and brands, gain exposure to diverse product categories and suppliers, and be part of a dynamic and supportive team environment.,