Vendor Manager

As a Procurement Specialist in our company, your role will involve the following responsibilities: - **Vendor Coordination & Sourcing:** - Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for new ingredients, flavors, packaging, and other components required for tea product development. - Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, timely delivery, and cost efficiency. - **R&D Collaboration:** - Work closely with the R&D team to understand material requirements for prototype and pilot batches. - Ensure accurate translation of R&D specifications into procurement actions. - Support R&D during sampling, testing, and trial production by ensuring availability of required materials. - **Project Management:** - Act as the procurement lead for NPD projects from concept to commercialization. - Track project timelines, raise purchase requisitions, and ensure procurement milestones are met. - Coordinate with internal teams (Quality, Logistics, Production) to ensure smooth execution of the development cycle. - **Cost & Quality Management:** - Ensure all procured materials meet quality standards and compliance norms. - Perform cost analysis and benchmarking for new materials and components. - **Documentation & Reporting:** - Maintain detailed records of sourcing activities, vendor communications, and procurement status. - Prepare regular reports on procurement status for ongoing NPD projects. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth procurement process, maintaining high-quality standards, and fostering strong relationships with suppliers.,