Vendor Relations & Procurement Associate (Part-Time, Remote)About Us

Butter is a growing lifestyle products brand focused on products related to lifestyle. We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to help us build solid vendor relationships and streamline our procurement processes as we scale.

Role Overview

We're looking for a Vendor Relations & Procurement Associate to manage sourcing, vendor onboarding, and day-to-day procurement coordination. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys negotiation, relationship-building, and operational problem-solving, and who wants versatile, remote, part-time work.

Key Responsibilities
Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors and suppliers aligned with our product quality and pricing standards
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery timelines with vendors
Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing suppliers to ensure consistent quality and reliability
Track purchase orders, delivery schedules, and inventory needs; follow up to prevent delays




Compare vendor quotes and maintain a vendor database with pricing, lead times, and quality notes
Coordinate sampling, quality checks, and approvals before bulk orders
Flag supply chain risks (delays, quality issues, price fluctuations) proactively
Support cost optimization by identifying better sourcing options where relevant
Maintain clear documentation — contracts, invoices, communication logs
Coordinate with design team and vendors for sampling and quality check.

Requirements
2+ years of experience in procurement, vendor management, sourcing, or supply chain (experience with lifestyle, home, fashion, or FMCG products preferred)
Solid negotiation and relationship-management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Comfortable working independently and managing multiple vendor relationships simultaneously
Organized, detail-oriented, and reliable with follow-ups and deadlines
Basic proficiency with

📌 Vendor Relations Mumbai (India)
🏢 Butter Concepts
📍 India