Company: Iron Asylum Private Limited, Akshay Nagar, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore. https://ironasylum.in/
Work Schedule: 6 Days a Week
Reporting To: Production Manager
Role Description:
Iron Asylum Fast-growing nutraceutical brand with expanding SKU portfolio and structured production operations.
To ensure uninterrupted production operations by building a disciplined sourcing and procurement system that guarantees timely material availability, accurate lead-time planning, strong vendor coordination, and proactive risk mitigation — without compromising cost efficiency or quality standards.
Offered Salary: (as per experience and skills)
Experience:
- 4–7 years’ experience in sourcing, procurement & supply chain within nutraceutical, pharma, or supplement manufacturing
- Prior independent handling of sourcing & procurement cycle
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
- Comfortable with Excel / Google Sheets
- Process-disciplined and structured
Skills Required:
- Assertive but professional
- Fast decision-maker
- Strong follow-up discipline
- Detail-oriented
- Street-smart negotiator
- System-driven mind set
Languages (Mandatory)
Key ResponsibilitiesProcurement & Strategic Sourcing
· Own and manage the end-to-end procurement cycle (Requirement Planning → RFQ → Negotiation → PO Release → Delivery → Payment Closure).
· Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors; develop alternate sourcing options to reduce dependency and supply risk.
· Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, credit terms, MOQs, contracts, and long-term rate agreements.
· Drive continuous cost optimization initiatives while safeguarding production timelines and quality standards.
· Build structured sourcing plans aligned with production forecasts and inventory norms.
· Monitor raw material price trends and proactively recommend strategic buying decisions.
Coordination & Planning
· Develop and maintain a structured lead-time tracking system to ensure visibility across all raw and packaging materials.
· Ensure on-time material availability aligned with production schedules and batch plans.
· Work closely with the Production Manager to forecast requirements, align purchase planning, and avoid schedule disruptions.
· Implement proactive follow-up mechanisms with vendors to eliminate last-minute shortages and emergency procurements.
· Maintain buffer stock norms and reorder level discipline for critical materials.
Inventory & Monitoring
· Conduct periodic inventory reconciliation, including physical stock verification, variance analysis, and corrective action implementation.
· Maintain strict reorder level and buffer stock discipline to ensure uninterrupted production flow.
· Monitor expiry-sensitive raw and packaging materials to minimize write-offs and prevent production risk.
· Track slow-moving and non-moving inventory and recommend corrective procurement actions.
· Ensure accurate GRN documentation and stock movement tracking within ERP/Sheets.
Reporting & Accountability
· Track daily activity sheet
· Maintain procurement tracking dashboards (Excel / Google Sheets / Notion preferred)
· Submit monthly reports on cost savings, vendor performance, on-time delivery %, and stock-out incidents
Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Leave encashment
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bengaluru, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- What is your current Monthly salary and Notice period?
- What is your expected monthly Salary?
- Do you have exp in sourcing Amino Acids and Derivatives?
- Do you have exp in sourcing Proteins and Collagens?
- Do you have exp in sourcing sweeteners and carbohydrates?
- Do you have exp in sourcing Stimulants and strengthening ingredients?
- Do you have exp in working in a Nutraceutical or Pharma company?
- What is your Age?
Education:
Experience:
- Sourcing: 4 years (Required)
Language:
Location:
- Bengaluru, Karnataka (Required)
Work Location: In person
