Sourcing Manager

Job Title: Sourcing Manager / Procurement Manager (Cosmetics, Personal Care & Health Products)

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 4 - 10 years (Cosmetics / Personal Care / Health Supplements / Nutrition preferred)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Were seeking a cosmetics-focused Sourcing / Procurement Manager to lead the end-to-end vendor and supply chain strategy for our premium cosmetics, personal care, and wellness products . You'll identify the right third-party manufacturers and raw material suppliers, manage private label partnerships, and ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and innovation .

This role is ideal for someone who has worked extensively in cosmetics and personal care sourcing , with exposure to nutraceuticals, supplements, or FMCG as an added advantage. You will play a pivotal role in bringing new beauty and wellness SKUs to market , balancing speed, quality, and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Identification & Development

• Source and onboard reliable cosmetic raw material suppliers, fragrance houses, active ingredient providers, packaging vendors, and contract manufacturers (domestic & international).
• Conduct factory audits, compliance checks, and vendor capability assessments.

Contract Manufacturing & Private Label Management

• Work with cosmetic and personal care manufacturers to develop new formulations across skincare, haircare, and bodycare.
• Ensure GMP, ISO, FDA, and cosmetic regulatory standards are met.
• Build strong partnerships with private label and contract manufacturing partners for scalable production.

Procurement & Negotiation

• Lead procurement for raw materials, packaging, and formulations .
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, lead times, and commercial terms with cosmetic and nutraceutical vendors.
• Benchmark ingredient costs and packaging innovations across vendors.

Regulatory & Quality Compliance

• Ensure adherence to cosmetic regulations (FDA, CDSCO, GMP, ISO, Ayush, etc.) and maintain necessary certifications.
• Liaise with QA/RA teams for product testing, stability studies, and compliance documentation before market launch.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with New Product Development (NPD), R&D, Marketing, and Operations to bring innovative cosmetic SKUs to life.
• Align sourcing timelines with beauty product launches and e-commerce go-lives .

Supply Chain & Inventory Alignment

• Collaborate with supply chain teams to ensure smooth inbound/outbound flow of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods .
• Minimize stockouts and excess inventory for cosmetics and nutraceutical lines.

Vendor Relationship & Performance Management

• Build long-term relationships with strategic cosmetic ingredient and packaging suppliers .
• Track vendor KPIs: delivery timelines, cost competitiveness, quality compliance, and innovation support.

Market Intelligence & Innovation

• Stay updated on cosmetic ingredient trends, packaging innovations, and global beauty supplier ecosystems .
• Share insights with NPD/Marketing to launch differentiated, consumer-first beauty products .

Requirements

• 4 - 10 years of sourcing / procurement experience in Cosmetics, Personal Care, FMCG, or Health Products .
• Strong experience working with third-party cosmetic manufacturers, private label suppliers, and raw material vendors .
• Knowledge of cosmetic ingredients, actives, fragrances, and packaging sourcing .
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (GMP, FDA, ISO, CDSCO) is a strong advantage.
• Excellent negotiation, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Commercial acumen with ability to balance cost, quality, and speed .

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in shaping sourcing strategy for premium cosmetics & personal care .
• Full ownership of procurement process from vendor identification to e-commerce launch.
• Exposure to innovative formulations, premium packaging, and global supplier ecosystems .
• Join a fast-growing, entrepreneurial brand where your impact is immediate and visible.