Quality Coordinator

**Job Title**: Quality Coordinator - Sourcing & NPD
**Location**: Lajpat Nagar, Moradabad, Delhi
**Industry**: Furniture, Home Décor, Manufacturing

**Job Type**: Full-Time | On-site
**Salary**: ₹40,000 to ₹50,000 per month
**Experience**: 5-7 Years (Sourcing, Quality Assurance, Procurement)
**Education**: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

**Position Overview**

**Key ResponsibilitiesQuality Coordination**
- Ensure all materials, components, and final products meet **regulatory and buyer-specific quality standards**.
- Perform regular inspections on **production floors** including inline, midline, and final inspections based on **AQL standards**.
- Assess product samples and components for **consistency, craftsmanship, and finish levels** before approvals.
- Identify and promptly resolve any **production or quality-related discrepancies**, working closely with suppliers and internal teams.
- Monitor **vendor performance** and participate in quarterly evaluations to ensure continual improvement.
- Maintain documentation related to **quality checks, vendor audits**, and inspection reports for management reference.
- Collaborate closely with the **Product Line, Sales, and Operations teams** to ensure timely and successful execution of sampling and bulk orders.

**Sourcing & Procurement**
- Manage procurement activities across multiple product categories, with a focus on **furniture and home décor**.
- Develop and implement a **direct factory sourcing strategy** to enhance **transparency, pricing, and control**.
- Negotiate commercial terms with vendors including **pricing, lead times, payment terms**, and production capacities.
- Conduct **cost and quality assurance analysis** on key items to drive **value-based decisions**.
- Work collaboratively with vendors to **optimize ranges, improve margin**, and mitigate commercial, operational, and contractual risks.
- Maintain **daily updates and communications** with local and offshore vendors to ensure smooth operations.

**New Product Development (NPD)**
- Research and onboard new suppliers using platforms like **Alibaba, India Mart, and AliExpress** to support NPD initiatives.
- Coordinate with the **HK, Holland, and USA marketing teams** to tailor product selections based on trends and seasonal demand.
- Manage **sampling programs end-to-end**, including vendor coordination, shipping, and reporting to the Head Office.
- Create and manage **offering and quotation files**, including comparison sheets to support sourcing decisions.
- Maintain accurate databases in **Excel for vendor tracking, sample status, pricing**, and development stages.
- Support **curated item development** based on buyer feedback and market direction.

**Key Requirements**
- Bachelor’s degree in **Business, Supply Chain**, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of experience in **sourcing, procurement, buying**, and **quality assurance** within the **furniture or home category**.
- Prior experience in **buying and vendor negotiations** is essential.
- Experience working with **global suppliers** is highly desirable.
- Deep understanding of **product materials, manufacturing processes**, and **inspection standards**.
- Familiarity with **global procurement networks** and **direct factory sourcing**.
- Proven ability to manage **cross-functional teams** and develop **long-term supplier partnerships**.
- Excellent **negotiation, problem-solving**, and **decision-making skills**.
- Highly organized, **detail-oriented**, and capable of managing **multiple concurrent projects**.
- Strong command of **Microsoft Excel** and **documentation practices**.
- Good spoken and written **English skills** with the ability to handle **basic business communication confidently**.

Relevant Keywords:
Furniture sourcing jobs, procurement coordinator, home décor quality control, product development jobs, AQL inspection jobs, Moradabad sourcing jobs, vendor management, NPD coordinator jobs, manufacturing quality assurance, factory sourcing

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Schedule:

- Day shift

Application Question(s):

- What is your current and expected CTC?
- Are you comfortable with the work location of Lajpat Nagar 2 Moradabad, Delhi?
- How many years of experience do you have in sourcing, procurement, buying, and quality assurance specifically within the furniture or home décor category?
- Have you worked directly with international sourcing platforms like Alibaba, IndiaMart, or AliExpress for new product development?
- Are you proficient in maintaining Excel databases for vendor tracking, sampling, pricing, and development stages?
- Have you conducted AQL-based inspections (inline, midline, and final) on production floors?

Work Location: In person