Key Responsibilities

- Research market trends, customer requirements, and competitor products to identify new product opportunities.

- Support the development of new products based on business and customer requirements.

- Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers for samples, prototypes, quotations, and product specifications.

- Prepare and maintain product development documents, specifications, BOMs, and costing details.

- Follow up on samples, prototypes, testing, approvals, and modifications.

- Work closely with the Purchase, Production, Quality, Design, Sales, and Marketing teams.

- Evaluate product samples for quality, functionality, appearance, and compliance with specifications.

- Coordinate product testing and ensure required quality and safety standards are met.

- Analyze product costs and work with suppliers to achieve target costs.

- Maintain product development schedules and ensure timely completion of projects.

- Identify product issues during development and coordinate corrective actions.

- Maintain accurate records of suppliers, samples, specifications, test reports, and approvals.

- Assist in supplier identification and evaluation for new product requirements.

- Support product improvement and cost-reduction initiatives for existing products.

- Prepare regular reports on product development status and project progress.

- Ensure all products are developed in accordance with company standards and applicable regulations.

Required Skills





- Strong product development and project coordination skills.

- Good understanding of sourcing, purchasing, manufacturing, and quality processes.

- Strong communication and negotiation skills.

- Positive analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

- Attention to detail and strong documentation skills.

- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

- Knowledge of ERP systems is an added advantage.

- Ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Educational Qualification

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Product Design, Commerce, or a related field.

- Additional certification in product development, procurement, supply chain, or project management is an advantage.

Experience

- 2–5 years of experience in product development, sourcing, procurement, merchandising, R&D;, or a related field.

- Experience working with suppliers and manufacturers will be preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- New products developed and launched on time.

- Product development lead time.

- Achievement of target product cost.

- Sample approval rate.

- Product quality and rejection rate.

- Supplier performance.

- Successful product improvements and cost savings.

- Timely completion of development projects.

Pay: ₹17,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Purchase Manager (Kumbalgodu)
🏢 Kraycol Stationery
📍 Kumbalgodu