**Health Supplements

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Procurement Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, supply chain management, and vendor relationships.

The Procurement Manager will be responsible for overseeing the entire procurement process, from identifying and onboarding vendors to negotiating contracts and managing inventory. This role requires excellent communication and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Vendor Identification and Development: Research, identify, and onboard reliable vendors, raw material suppliers, packaging vendors, and contract manufacturers (domestic and international) across categories such as cosmetics, personal care, nutraceuticals, and FMCG.
• Contract Manufacturing and Private Label Management: Work with third-party manufacturers and private label partners to develop new products, ensuring compliance with formulations, packaging, quality standards, and regulatory norms.
• Procurement and 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.
• Regulatory and 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.
• 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.
• Supply Chain and 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.
• Vendor Relationship and 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.
• Cost Optimization and 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.
• Risk Management and Contingency Planning: Develop backup vendor options and alternate sourcing strategies to reduce dependency and mitigate risks of supply disruptions, price fluctuations, or regulatory changes.
• Market Intelligence and 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

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• 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?

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the procurement strategy for a high-growth health supplements, cosmetics, food & nutraceuticals brand. As a Procurement Manager, you will have the chance to own the end-to-end procurement process, working closely with cross-functional teams to bring new products to market and drive business growth.

With a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, your decisions will directly impact business success. If you are a motivated and results-driven professional looking for a challenging role, apply now to join our team.