ROLE
– Source, evaluate, and onboard vendors across procurement categories
– Drive supplier identification, sampling, trials, and technical approvals
– Negotiate pricing, MOQs, lead times, payment terms, and contracts
– Manage POs, order tracking, delivery follow-ups, and issue resolution
– Optimize working capital and procurement costs
– Partner with Product, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Demand Planning teams
– Align specifications, forecasts, and timelines
– Drive cost reduction and margin improvement via alternate sourcing and value engineering
– Monitor inventory to avoid stock-outs, excess, and obsolescence
– Track supplier KPIs on cost, quality, delivery, and service
– Build strong supplier relationships and conduct periodic reviews
– Implement procurement SOPs, documentation, and best practices

REQUIREMENTS
– Strong understanding of procurement processes and supply chain fundamentals
– Experience supporting sourcing for NPD and scale-up environments
– Proven negotiation and commercial skills
– Ability to manage multiple SKUs, vendors, and tight timelines
– Strong stakeholder management and follow-up discipline
– Analytical mindset with experience in cost breakdowns and spend analysis
– Comfortable in a high-growth, fast-paced startup environment
– Experience working with manufacturers, co-packers, or contract manufacturers
– Good to Have:
– Exposure to sustainable / responsible sourcing

BENEFITS
– High ownership and visibility in a rapidly growing brand
– Opportunity to work in a purpose-driven, sustainability-focused organization
– Fast-paced environment with strong learning and career growth opportunities