Job Description

1. Sourcing & Vendor Management

Raw Material Sourcing:

Identifying and vetting suppliers for specialized cosmetic ingredients (e.g., active botanicals, pigments, surfactants) and packaging (e.g., airless pumps, glass bottles).

Supplier Audits:

Ensuring vendors comply with

GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

and ethical sourcing standards.

Global Procurement:

Navigating international markets for specific ingredients while managing import/export documentation and customs duties.

2. Quality & Regulatory Compliance

Documentation Management:

Collecting and maintaining critical safety data sheets (

MSDS

), Certificates of Analysis (

COA

), and technical specifications for every batch.

Regulatory Alignment:

Working with the R&D team to ensure all purchased materials meet local and international regulations (like the FDA or EU Cosmetic Regulation).

Sample Evaluation:

Coordinating with Quality Control to test samples before approving bulk orders.

3. Financial & Strategic Planning

Cost Optimization:

Negotiating pricing, payment terms, and lead times. In cosmetics, this often involves "hedging" or bulk-buying seasonal ingredients to avoid price spikes.

Inventory Control:

Monitoring stock levels to prevent "dead stock" (especially for ingredients with short shelf lives) while ensuring zero production downtime.

Forecasting:

Using sales trends and marketing plans to predict material needs for upcoming product launches or seasonal promotions.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

R&D Support:

Sourcing innovative new materials to help the development team create trendy or "clean label" formulations.

Production Coordination:

Scheduling deliveries to align with the manufacturing timeline to minimize warehouse congestion.

Sustainability Initiatives:

Leading the transition to eco-friendly packaging or "green" chemicals as part of the brand's environmental goals.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹47,824.88 per month

Benefits:

Provident Fund
Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)
Work Location: In person