Key Responsibilities:
- Identify, evaluate and onboard new vendors as per business requirements
- Develop and maintain a solid and reliable supplier base
- Evaluate vendor capabilities in terms of quality, cost, and delivery
- Drive vendor performance improvement (quality, cost, delivery QCD)
- Conduct vendor audits and ensure compliance with company standards
- Collaborate with procurement, quality, and production teams for smooth operations
- Ensure timely availability of materials as per production plans
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and long-term agreements with vendors
- Develop alternate vendors to reduce dependency and risk
- Resolve vendor-related issues including quality concerns and delays
- Maintain vendor database, records, and performance reports

Key Skills:
- Vendor Development & Management
- Negotiation & Costing
- Supplier Evaluation (QCD)
- Relationship Management
- Problem Solving
- Cross-functional Coordination

KPI:
- Vendor quality performance (PPM / rejection rate)
- On-time material availability
- Cost savings / cost reduction achieved
- Vendor development cycle time
- Supplier base strength (alternate vendor readiness)

📌 Vendor Development Manager (Hubballi)
🏢 Bhrit Consultancy
📍 Hubballi