Supply Chain Executive – Sourcing

Role: Supply Chain Executive – Sourcing

Location: Bangalore (On-Site)

Industry: Nutraceutical / Supplement Manufacturing

Work Schedule: 5 Days a Week (Occasional extended hours during production urgency)

Reporting To: Production Manager

CTC Range: As mentioned above

Company Positioning

Fast-growing nutraceutical brand with expanding SKU portfolio and structured production operations.

Role Objective

To ensure uninterrupted production operations by building a disciplined sourcing and procurement system that guarantees timely material availability, accurate lead-time planning, strong vendor coordination, and proactive risk mitigation — without compromising cost efficiency or quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

• Own and manage the end-to-end procurement cycle (Requirement Planning → RFQ → Negotiation → PO Release → Delivery → Payment Closure).
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors; develop alternate sourcing options to reduce dependency and supply risk.
• Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, credit terms, MOQs, contracts, and long-term rate agreements.
• Drive continuous cost optimization initiatives while safeguarding production timelines and quality standards.
• Build structured sourcing plans aligned with production forecasts and inventory norms.
• Monitor raw material price trends and proactively recommend strategic buying decisions.

Coordination & Planning

• Develop and maintain a structured lead-time tracking system to ensure visibility across all raw and packaging materials.
• Ensure on-time material availability aligned with production schedules and batch plans.
• Work closely with the Production Manager to forecast requirements, align purchase planning, and avoid schedule disruptions.
• Implement proactive follow-up mechanisms with vendors to eliminate last-minute shortages and emergency procurements.
• Maintain buffer stock norms and reorder level discipline for critical materials.

Inventory & Monitoring

• Conduct periodic inventory reconciliation, including physical stock verification, variance analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Maintain strict reorder level and buffer stock discipline to ensure uninterrupted production flow.
• Monitor expiry-sensitive raw and packaging materials to minimize write-offs and prevent production risk.
• Track slow-moving and non-moving inventory and recommend corrective procurement actions.
• Ensure accurate GRN documentation and stock movement tracking within ERP/Sheets.

Reporting & Accountability

• Track daily activity sheet
• Maintain procurement tracking dashboards (Excel / Google Sheets / Notion preferred)
• Submit monthly reports on cost savings, vendor performance, on-time delivery %, and stock-out incidents

Authority Level

• Can independently negotiate with vendors
• Can finalize vendor discussions
• PO approval required for price changes or revised rates

Mandatory Requirements

• 4–7 years’ experience in sourcing, procurement & supply chain within nutraceutical, pharma, or supplement manufacturing
• Prior independent handling of sourcing & procurement cycle
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Comfortable with Excel / Google Sheets
• Process-disciplined and structured

Personality Traits Require

• Assertive but professional
• Fast decision-maker
• Strong follow-up discipline
• Detail-oriented
• Street-smart negotiator
• System-driven mindset

First 6-Month Success Metrics

• Build structured lead-time tracking system
• Improve vendor coordination for on-time delivery
• Reduce dependency on reactive procurement
• Have at least 3 reliable alternatives for all RMs/PMs
• Improve visibility between purchase and production

Languages (Mandatory)

• English
• Hindi

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹55,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bengaluru, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in Nutraceutical / Pharma / FMCG Manufacturing ?

Experience:

• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Cycle Knowledge: 4 years (Preferred)
• Negotiation Skill & Commercial : 4 years (Preferred)
• Vendor Development & Management : 4 years (Preferred)
• Lead Time Planning & Supply Coordination : 4 years (Preferred)
• Inventory Planning & Reconciliation : 4 years (Preferred)
• Excel / Google Sheets / Cost Analysis / Reporting: 4 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Hindi (Required)
• English (Required)

Work Location: In person