We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Procurement Specialist to support our New Product Development (NPD) initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of sourcing and procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing or consumer products environment, and a strong passion for learning and problem-solving.This role requires a self-starter who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, work closely with cross-functional teams, and proactively drive supplier engagement to ensure successful and timely product launches.
Roles and Responsibility:
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers capable of meeting cost, quality, innovation, and timeline requirements.
- Collaborate closely with R&D;, Quality, Manufacturing, Branding and Supply Chain teams to support product launch milestones.
- Obtain quotations, conduct commercial evaluations, and negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms.
- Drive supplier development and ensure supplier readiness for new product introductions.
- Track project timelines and proactively mitigate sourcing risks that could impact launch schedules.
- Support material qualification, sample procurement, and testing activities for NPD projects.
- Maintain procurement documentation, supplier data, contracts, and sourcing records.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Requirement:
- 3 -5 Yrs of Experience in procurement especially from NPD/ New Product Development
- From graduate of B.E/B.Tech as educational qualification.
- Solid learning agility – eager to learn current categories, technologies, and market dynamics.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- High ownership and accountability.
- Comfortable working in ambiguity and changing project priorities.