Job Overview:

You will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers to ensure the availability of high-quality and cost-effective products. You will play a crucial role in building and maintaining robust supplier relationships, negotiating favorable terms, and driving initiatives to enhance product quality and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Identification and Evaluation

- Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers.
- Evaluate and assess suppliers based on quality, reliability, cost, and ethical

considerations.

Negotiation and Contracting

- Negotiate favorable terms, including pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
- Draft and finalize contracts with selected suppliers to ensure compliance with

company policies and standards.

Supplier Relationship Management

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
- Collaborate with suppliers to drive continuous improvement, innovation, and cost

efficiencies.

Quality Assurance

- Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to establish and maintain product

quality standards.
- Monitor and address quality issues, working with suppliers to implement corrective

actions.

Cost Management

- Analyze cost structures and identify opportunities for cost savings without

compromising quality.




- Implement strategies to optimize costs and improve overall product margins.

Market Trends and Benchmarking:
- Stay informed about market trends, industry developments, and competitor

activities.
- Conduct benchmarking exercises to ensure the organization remains competitive in

terms of product offerings and pricing. Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Merchandising, Marketing, and

Logistics, to ensure seamless product launches and availability.

Risk Management

- Identify and mitigate potential risks related to supply chain disruptions, geopolitical

issues, and other factors that may impact the sourcing process.

Data Analysis

- Utilize data analytics to assess supplier performance, track key performance

indicators, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications:

- Proven experience in sourcing and procurement.
- Solid negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of industry trends, market dynamics, and supplier landscape within the Home

category.
- Familiarity with quality assurance processes and standards.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

📌 Sourcing (Bengaluru)
🏢 BRND.ME
📍 Bengaluru