Role & responsibilities

1. Vendor Sourcing & Management (Creative/Print/Branding)

- Identify and onboard vendors for:
- Corporate stationery (letterheads, envelopes, business cards)
- Branded merchandise (diaries, notebooks, giveaways)
- Apparel (corporate shirts, uniforms, event T-shirts)
- Printing & fabrication (banners, standees, signage)
- Evaluate vendors based on quality, creativity, pricing, and turnaround time
- Maintain a strong vendor database for different categories

2. Coordination with Internal Teams

- Work closely with:
- Marketing & Branding teams

- Corporate Communications
- Understand design briefs and procurement requirements
- Ensure all materials align with brand guidelines

3. Product Development & Sampling

- Coordinate sample development for:
- Shirts and apparel (fabric, fit, printing/embroidery)
- Diaries, kits, and promotional items
- Review and approve samples in collaboration with stakeholders
- Ensure quality consistency across bulk production

4. Procurement & Order Management

- Raise purchase orders for branding and communication materials
- Track production timelines and delivery schedules
- Coordinate logistics for events, campaigns, or office requirements
- Handle urgent or last-minute requirements efficiently

5.



Negotiation & Cost Optimization

- Negotiate pricing with printers, designers, and merchandise vendors
- Achieve cost efficiencies without compromising brand quality
- Explore new materials, printing techniques, and cost-saving alternatives

6. Quality Control & Brand Compliance

- Ensure all delivered materials meet brand standards
- Check print quality, color accuracy, fabric quality, and finishing
- Address quality issues and coordinate rework if required

7. Inventory & Budget Management

- Manage inventory of frequently used items (stationery, welcome kits, etc.)
- Track procurement budgets for branding and communication spends
- Avoid overstocking or shortages

8. Market Research & Trends

- Stay updated on:

- Corporate gifting trends
- Sustainable/eco-friendly materials
- New printing and branding techniques
- Suggest cutting-edge ideas for corporate merchandise

Preferred candidate profile Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience into Corporate Procurement, vendor management and strategic sourcing.

Interested candidates to share their profile on [email protected] or reach out on (phone hidden) for further discussion.

📌 Senior Executive - Corporate Procurement - Mumbai
🏢 J M Baxi Group
📍 Mumbai