Vendor development

Key Responsibilities

• Vendor Identification and Onboarding:Researching and identifying potential new food vendors, ingredients, and other supplies.
• Negotiation:Securing favorable pricing, terms, conditions, and delivery schedules for food categories.
• Relationship Management:Cultivating strong, collaborative relationships with vendors, resolving issues, and managing performance.
• Contract Management:Negotiating and overseeing service-level agreements and contracts to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Performance Monitoring:Conducting audits, monitoring vendor performance against set criteria, and driving improvements.
• Market Analysis:Researching market trends, price analysis, and competitor activities to inform sourcing strategies and cost savings.
• Internal Collaboration:Working with departments like quality control, product development, and operations to ensure a smooth and efficient supply chain.
• Compliance:Ensuring vendors adhere to food safety regulations, company standards, and contractual obligations.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Negotiation and Persuasion: Crucial for securing favorable terms with vendors.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Essential for effective interaction with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Market Knowledge: Understanding food industry trends, pricing, and supply chain dynamics.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to conduct market analysis, cost analysis, and performance reviews.
• Relationship Building: Ability to foster strong, collaborative relationships with external partners.
• Organizational Skills: For managing vendor databases, contracts, and development processes.
• Education/Experience: A Bachelor's degree in a related field is often required, along with experience in procurement, supply chain, or vendor development, particularly within the food or FMCG industry.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person