Vendor Sourcing & Quality Specialist

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Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors for

  cricket bats and related raw materials

  (primarily willow/wood).
• Handle

  vendor indenting and sourcing

  for cricket equipment manufacturing.
• Ensure

  quality assurance

  of bats, balls, and all cricket accessories through 100% quality checks.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with

  trusted and skilled vendor partners

  .
• Possess strong knowledge of

  willow wood (English & Kashmir)

  and other raw materials used in cricket equipment.
• Implement

  vendor performance tracking

  to ensure adherence to quality, timelines, and cost efficiency.
• Coordinate with internal teams to meet production requirements and ensure smooth vendor supply chain.
• Negotiate with vendors for

  cost-effective procurement

  while maintaining product standards.

Key Requirements:

• Strong background in

  vendor management, sourcing, and procurement

  – preferably in sports goods / manufacturing industry.
• In-depth knowledge of

  cricket bat manufacturing

  and

  raw material (wood/willow) specifications

  .
• Hands-on experience in

  quality control

  and inspection of sports equipment.
• Excellent

  negotiation, vendor evaluation, and relationship management

  skills.
• Ability to work independently in a

  remote (WFH) role

  with travel flexibility to Meerut & Jalandhar vendor hubs.
• Strong communication skills (English & Hindi, Punjabi knowledge is an advantage).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate in

  Supply Chain / Materials Management / Sports Manufacturing / Equivalent

  .
• 3–8 years of experience in

  vendor sourcing & quality control

  (sports manufacturing background preferred).
• Passion for cricket and understanding of cricket equipment will be an added advantage.

Salary As per standards .