Job Purpose
Lead end-to-end packaging development and procurement activities for cosmetic products, including sourcing, vendor development, cost optimization, artwork execution, and commercialization of packaging materials. The role requires robust technical expertise in cosmetic packaging as well as commercial and supplier management capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Packaging Development
Lead development of primary and secondary packaging formats including tubes, bottles, jars, rigid plastic components, pumps, droppers, glass containers, cartons, labels, and other cosmetic packaging formats.
Drive packaging projects from concept design through development, qualification, and factory commercialization.
Ensure packaging compatibility with product formulation, filling lines, and supply chain requirements.
Validate packaging performance, machinability, filling-line suitability, and product integrity.
Coordinate with design, marketing, R&D;, manufacturing, and quality teams for successful packaging implementation.




Execute packaging structure optimization and value engineering initiatives to improve functionality and reduce costs.
Procurement & Vendor Management
Identify, evaluate, develop, and onboard packaging material suppliers.
Conduct supplier capability assessments covering quality systems, manufacturing capacity, compliance, and commercial competitiveness.
Manage end-to-end procurement of packaging materials, especially for low- to medium-volume requirements.
Lead commercial negotiations with vendors to achieve cost, quality, and service objectives.
Validate packaging material costs and benchmark market pricing.
Ensure continuity of supply and establish alternate sourcing strategies where required.
Artwork & Print Management
Manage artwork development from design briefing through print-ready execution.
Coordinate with agencies, printers, converters, and internal stakeholders for timely artwork approvals.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, branding, and print repr

📌 Packaging Development Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 Reputed Healthcare
📍 Mumbai