Reports to: Brand / NPD Manager

- Open to recent graduates

New Product Development Vendor Coordination Sourcing Operations

On-site

- Location Mumbai

About The Role

You'll work directly with the brand team on the operational backbone of bringing new products to life — from building BOMs and chasing vendor samples to maintaining project trackers and supporting sourcing decisions. It's a role for someone who wants to understand how consumer products actually get made, not just marketed.

What You'll Be Doing Day-to-day

- Build and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for new product briefs

- Assist in preparing product briefs and spec sheets

- Coordinate sample requests and follow up with vendors on timelines

- Support packaging and artwork coordination between brand and vendor

- Maintain the NPD project tracker and flag delays to the team

- Conduct competitor and category research to support NPD decisions

- Research and shortlist potential vendors and raw material suppliers

- Help organise sample libraries and maintain sourcing records

- Collate vendor quotes and prepare basic cost comparison sheets

- Sit in on vendor calls and assist with meeting notes and follow-ups

Essential

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

- Recently completed an undergraduate degree (business, supply chain, design, or similar — all backgrounds considered), or up to 2 years of experience in a similar role

- Strong MS Excel / Google Sheets skills

- Good written and verbal communication in English

- Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive about following up

- Ability to be on-site in Mumbai full-time

NICE TO HAVE

- Any prior exposure to retail, FMCG, buying, or operations





- Basic understanding of supply chain or product development concepts

- Experience building structured trackers or documentation

- Genuine interest in femcare, sustainability, or consumer brands

About Company

Founded in 2011, Purplle has emerged as one of India’s premier omnichannel beauty destinations, redefining the way millions shop for beauty. With 1,000+ brands, 60,000+ products, and over 7 million monthly active users, Purplle has built a powerhouse platform that seamlessly blends online and offline experiences.

Expanding its footprint in 2022, Purplle introduced 6,000+ offline touchpoints and launched 100+ stores, strengthening its presence beyond digital. Beyond hosting third-party brands, Purplle has successfully scaled its own D2C powerhouses—FACES CANADA, Positive Vibes, Carmesi, Purplle, and NY Bae—offering trend-driven, high-quality beauty essentials.

What sets Purplle apart is its technology driven hyper-personalized shopping experience. By curating detailed user personas, enabling virtual makeup trials, and delivering tailored product recommendations based on personality, search intent, and purchase behavior, Purplle ensures a unique, customer-first approach.

In 2022, Purplle achieved unicorn status, becoming India’s 102nd unicorn, backed by an esteemed group of investors including ADIA, Kedaara, Premji Invest, Sequoia Capital India, JSW Ventures, Goldman Sachs, Verlinvest, Blume Ventures, and Paramark Ventures.

With a 3,000+ strong team and an unstoppable vision, Purplle is set to lead the charge in India’s booming beauty landscape, revolutionizing the way the nation experiences beauty.

📌 Executive/Senior Executive - Brand NPD & Sourcing(Carmesi) (Mumbai)
🏢 Purplle.com
📍 Mumbai