Job Description

Job description:

Job Title

Vendor Onboarding & Contract Manufacturing Specialist - FMCG Manufacturing

Department

Procurement / Supply Chain / Operations / Manufacturing Support

Job Purpose

To manage end-to-end onboarding of FMCG manufacturing vendors, including general suppliers, contract manufacturers, and co-packers, ensuring compliance with quality, regulatory, commercial, and operational standards of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Vendor Onboarding - FMCG Manufacturing

Identify and onboard manufacturing vendors, raw material suppliers, packaging vendors, logistics partners, and service providers. Coordinate vendor registration, document collection, verification, and approval. Maintain an updated Approved Vendor List (AVL).
2. Contract Manufacturing / Co-Manufacturing Onboarding

Handle onboarding of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and Co-Packers. Collect and verify manufacturing capability details: Production capacity Machinery & technology Batch size flexibility MOQ & scalability Coordinate trial production / pilot runs and validation batches.
3. Compliance & Regulatory Management

Ensure vendor compliance with FMCG regulatory standards: FSSAI GMP / HACCP ISO / Food Safety Certifications Coordinate audits (internal / external / customer audits). Track validity and renewal of licenses and certifications.
4. Quality & Technical Coordination

Liaise with Quality Assurance (QA) and R&D / NPD teams for: Sample approvals Specification alignment Stability & shelf-life validation Ensure SOPs, process controls, and documentation alignment.
5. Commercial & Contract Management

Support commercial negotiations in coordination with Procurement & Finance. Draft and manage: NDA Manufacturing Agreements Service Level Agreements (SLA) Ensure agreed pricing, payment terms, and delivery timelines are documented.
6. ERP & Documentation Management

Create and maintain vendor codes in ERP / accounting systems. Maintain onboarding records, agreements, audit reports, and compliance files. Ensure proper version control and documentation accuracy.
7. Vendor Performance Monitoring

Monitor vendor performance on: Quality Delivery Cost Compliance Conduct periodic vendor evaluations and recommend: Corrective actions Vendor continuation or de-listing
8. Cross-Functional Coordination

Act as a single point of contact between: Procurement QA / QC R&D / NPD Finance Manufacturing & Operations Ensure smooth onboarding and ongoing vendor engagement.

Key Skills & Competencies:

Strong understanding of FMCG manufacturing operations Knowledge of contract manufacturing & co-packing models Familiarity with FSSAI, GMP, HACCP, ISO standards Vendor negotiation & coordination skills Documentation & compliance management ERP / Excel proficiency

Educational Qualification

B.Tech / M.Tech - Food Technology B.Sc / M.Sc - Food Science / Chemistry / Microbiology MBA - Operations / Supply Chain (preferred)

Experience

2-6 years in:

FMCG Manufacturing Vendor Management Contract Manufacturing / Co-packing operations Preferred Industry Experience Food & Beverage Nutraceuticals Dairy Ready-to-Eat / Ready-to-Cook Private Label Manufacturing Key Deliverables Fully compliant onboarded vendors Reduced onboarding cycle time Audit-ready documentation Reliable contract manufacturing partnerships

Contact :

95662 69922

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ?20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Cell phone reimbursement Paid sick time Provident Fund
Work Location: In person