Team Lead - Production & Procurement

You are a dynamic and experienced Production Team Lead with 5-7 years of experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role in procurement. Your role at Zouk in Chembur, part of the Supply Chain department, is crucial in managing the procurement and sourcing of finished goods, leading a high-performing team, and optimizing inventory and storage practices. At Zouk, a modern Indian lifestyle brand known for its stylish and 100% PeTA-approved vegan bags, wallets, and footwear, you will be responsible for end-to-end procurement of finished goods from reliable suppliers, developing sourcing strategies to ensure optimal stock levels, and negotiating contracts and pricing with key suppliers. Collaborating with production and R&D teams, you will forecast procurement needs based on sales and production plans and align goods with quality standards. As a Team Lead, you will mentor and manage the sourcing team, define team KPIs, monitor performance, and ensure daily procurement activities are efficient and within budget. You will also coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure seamless operations and compliance with internal processes and regulatory standards. Your role includes managing procurement budgets, driving cost-saving initiatives, and preparing cost-benefit analyses and procurement performance reports. You should have strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP tools, and knowledge of industry regulations and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and team-building capabilities, be a strategic thinker with a hands-on, results-driven approach, and uphold high integrity, ethical standards, and a passion for continuous improvement. If you are ready to contribute to a mission-driven organization and play a key role in streamlining supply chain operations at Zouk, we invite you to apply for the position of Team Lead - Production.,