Job Description

Job Overview:

This role involves overseeing procurement for raw materials (RM), packaging materials (PM), and finished goods (FG) for the manufacturing of personal care products. The candidate must be flexible to handle diverse categories, aiming to develop a comprehensive understanding of procurement and supply chain operations over the long term.

Job Purpose:

The primary objective is to manage the procurement of all RM, PM, and FG required for manufacturing personal care products. The role also aims to build cross-category expertise to drive efficiency and innovation within the larger supply chain framework

Industry & Product Knowledge:

Understanding of skincare ingredients (e.g., hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, essential oils, botanical extracts). Familiarity with cosmetic raw materials, packaging types (tubes, jars, glass bottles), and labeling requirements. Awareness of regulatory standards (like FDA, BIS, or EU cosmetics regulations). Knowledge of sustainable, cruelty-free, and organic sourcing (if your brand supports that).

Key Responsibilities:

Vendor sourcing:

Ability to identify and evaluate reliable suppliers (both domestic and international).

Negotiation:

Strong cost negotiation and contract management skills.

Inventory management:

Understanding of inventory control, re-order levels, and stock rotation.

Purchase planning:

Making demand forecasts based on sales and marketing data.

Quality control:

Ensuring raw materials meet quality benchmarks before procurement

Key Requirements:

Education:

Background in B.Pharm / B.Sc. / Cosmetic Science / Supply Chain / MBA (if possible)

Experience:

2-5 years of experience in skincare, cosmetics, or FMCG procurement

Technical Skills:

Strong knowledge of materials used in the personal care industry and associated vendors. Ability to generate Purchase Orders (POs), Material Inward Reports (MIR), and Goods Receipt Notes (GRN). Proficiency in ERP software like Tally, Zoho Inventory, SAP, or industry-specific platforms. Knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets for maintaining procurement logs and cost comparisons.

Behavioral Skills:

Exceptional negotiation and communication abilities. Proven ability to handle complexity and uncertainty. Strong team collaboration and leadership skills. Strategic mindset with a focus on systems and process-driven approaches.

Other Skills:

Analytical mindset with comfort in working with data and numbers. Capability to adapt to uncertainty and execute scenario planning. Operating Network

Internal Stakeholders:

Demand planning, marketing, manufacturing, logistics teams.

External Stakeholders:

Vendors, suppliers, and associated agencies.

Additional Responsibilities:

Lead initiatives for cost savings and risk mitigation to scale the business and improve profitability. Ensure compliance with all procurement processes while driving innovation and efficiency. Contribute to organizational sustainability goals through effective planning and execution.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?25,000.00 - ?50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Cell phone reimbursement Internet reimbursement Paid sick time
Schedule:

Day shift Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Mohali, Punjab: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:

Purchase & procurement management: 5 years (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:

25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person