Assistant Manager / Manager, Supply

Location: Bangalore, India

Experience: 2+ Years

Job Overview

The Supply Manager will own and drive the end-to-end supply chain strategy for the agrochemicals business — from strategic sourcing and supplier development to cost optimization, multi-location inventory planning, and cross-functional coordination. This role demands deep operational command, the ability to manage a growing supplier ecosystem at scale, and accountability for supply continuity, cost targets, and quality benchmarks across the entire procurement lifecycle.

Requirements

● 2–5 years of experience in Supply Chain, or Operations within manufacturing, chemicals, or adjacent industries or b2b commerce startups in India.

● Proven track record of managing a supplier base across raw materials— including contract negotiation and long-term supplier development.

● Strong experience in strategic sourcing: vendor identification, techno-commercial evaluation, rate benchmarking, and alternate supplier development.

● Hands-on experience with ERP systems for PO management, GRN,



stock tracking, and MIS generation. Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets.

● Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills — comfortable engaging with cross-functional teams.

● High ownership, bias for action, and comfort operating in ambiguous, rapid-paced startup environments.

● Open to travel frequently within India, and at times outside India as well

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management — Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers through techno-commercial assessments and audits. Build an alternate supplier pipeline for critical inputs, maintain supplier scorecards, and conduct quarterly business reviews on quality, delivery, and responsiveness.

2. Negotiation & Cost Optimization — Drive annual rate contracts, volume-based pricing negotiations, and payment term optimization across the supplier base. Ensure strict adheren

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