- Manage end-to-end procurement activities for domestic and international sourcing.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective purchasing and uninterrupted supply.
- Conduct regular market visits and market intelligence activities to identify new products, emerging trends, competitor offerings, and sourcing opportunities.
- Identify, evaluate, appoint, and develop multiple vendors to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and supply continuity.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with international suppliers and clients across China, Europe, and other sourcing regions.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, freight terms, and commercial agreements to achieve optimal business outcomes.
- Maintain historical pricing data and perform cost analysis to support strategic purchasing decisions.
- Coordinate import activities including supplier communication, shipment tracking, freight forwarding, customs clearance coordination, and documentation management.
- Manage import documentation such as Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Certificates of Origin, Bill of Lading/Air Waybill, and related compliance requirements.
- Calculate and monitor landed costs, including freight, duties, taxes, and other import-related expenses.
- Communicate new product launches, sourcing opportunities, and market developments to internal stakeholders in a timely manner.
- Organize product samples and support evaluation, testing, and approval processes.
- Collaborate with technical, marketing, and sales teams to create product specifications, technical collateral, catalogs, and product documentation.
- Oversee inventory planning, stock replenishment, safety stock levels, and demand forecasting to ensure optimum inventory availability.
- Monitor product aging, slow-moving inventory, and stock obsolescence while implementing corrective actions.
- Conduct regular warehouse visits to ensure accuracy of physical stock versus system inventory.
- Drive packaging development initiatives for existing and new products with a focus on quality, branding, and cost optimization.
- Coordinate closely with Sales, Warehouse, Accounts, Logistics, and Operations teams to ensure smooth procurement and supply chain operations.
- Prepare and present procurement MIS reports, vendor performance reports, inventory reports, and cost-saving initiatives to management.
- Lead and mentor the procurement team while establishing performance metrics and process improvements.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, statutory requirements, and quality standards.
Preferred Skills
- International Procurement & Sourcing
- Import/Export Documentation
- Vendor Development & Management
- Negotiation & Cost Optimization
- Inventory Management
- Supply Chain Planning
- ERP Systems (Tally)
- Advanced Excel & Reporting
- Freight & Logistics Coordination
- Team Management
Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
Experience:
- Purchase and Supply Chain : 2 years (Required)
Language:
Location:
- Ghatkopar, Mumbai, Maharashtra (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
