Procurement Specialist

Sourcing Manager Role Overview

Our organization is seeking a highly skilled Sourcing Manager to lead the procurement process for our health supplements, cosmetics, food & nutraceuticals products. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for identifying reliable vendors, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have 4–10 years of experience in sourcing/procurement/vendor management in FMCG, cosmetics, nutrition, personal care, or consumer goods industries. They should have a proven track record in negotiating with third-party manufacturers, private label suppliers, and raw material vendors.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Vendor Identification & Development: Research and onboard vendors, conduct factory audits, background checks, and capability assessments.
2. Contract Manufacturing & Private Label Management: Develop new products with third-party manufacturers and private label partners, ensuring compliance with formulations, packaging, quality standards, and regulatory norms.
3. Procurement & Negotiation: Lead end-to-end procurement, including RFPs, RFQs, and tender processes. Negotiate pricing, credit terms, lead times, and minimum order quantities (MOQs) to drive cost optimization while maintaining consistent supply and vendor loyalty.
4. Regulatory & Quality Compliance: Ensure all vendors meet regulatory certifications and quality standards (FSSAI, GMP, ISO, FDA, Ayush, etc.). Liaise with internal QA/RA teams to manage documentation, product testing, and statutory compliance before marketplace listings.
5. Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with New Product Development (NPD), R&D, Quality, Operations, and Marketing teams to bring new SKUs from concept to commercialization. Align procurement timelines with product launch calendars and e-commerce go-live dates.
6. Supply Chain & Inventory Alignment: Work with logistics and supply chain teams to ensure timely inbound delivery, warehousing, and outbound movement of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods. Minimize stockouts, excess inventory, and supply disruptions.
7. Vendor Relationship & Performance Management: Maintain strong, long-term relationships with strategic vendors. Monitor vendor performance using KPIs (on-time delivery, cost competitiveness, quality, and compliance). Conduct quarterly business reviews and push for continuous improvement.
8. Cost Optimization & Benchmarking: Continuously benchmark raw material and packaging costs across vendors. Identify alternate suppliers and innovative sourcing channels to reduce procurement costs without compromising quality or speed.
9. Risk Management & Contingency Planning: Develop backup vendor options and alternate sourcing strategies to reduce dependency and mitigate risks of supply disruptions, price fluctuations, or regulatory changes.
10. Market Intelligence & Innovation: Stay updated with market trends, raw material innovations, packaging trends, and supplier ecosystems. Share insights with NPD/Marketing to develop differentiated, consumer-first products.

Requirements:

• 4–10 years of experience in sourcing/procurement/vendor management in FMCG, cosmetics, nutrition, personal care, or consumer goods industries.
• Proven track record in negotiating with third-party manufacturers, private label suppliers, and raw material vendors.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supply chain operations, and vendor compliance.
• Exposure to certifications/regulatory requirements (FSSAI, GMP, ISO, FDA, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical mindset, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with NPD, quality, operations, and e-commerce teams.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to shape sourcing and procurement strategy for a high-growth health supplements, cosmetics, food & nutraceuticals brand.
• End-to-end ownership from vendor discovery to marketplace launch.
• Exposure to innovative product categories, premium formulations, and global supply partners.
• A fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where your decisions directly impact business growth.