Job Description

Job Description:

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Job Title: Procurement Manager

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Department: Procurement / Supply Chain

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Location: Jaipur

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Experience: 5+ Years

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Industry: Wellness / Beauty & Personal Care

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Employment Type: Full time

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About the Company and Role

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The Wellness Shop, operated by Urbaine Consumer India Pvt. Ltd., is a fast-growing D2C brand across wellness, Ayurveda, beauty, and personal care, with operations in Jaipur and Bengaluru. We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end sourcing of Raw Materials (RM), Packaging Materials (PM), and Finished Goods (FG) from domestic, third-party, and international suppliers, while driving cost efficiency and managing the procurement team.

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Key Responsibilities

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1. International Sourcing and China Imports

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- Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers from China and other international markets for finished products, packaging materials, beauty devices, and components.
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- Coordinate with international suppliers on pricing, samples, specifications, certifications, and lead times.
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- Oversee the complete import cycle, including Incoterms, LC/TT payments, pre-shipment inspection, freight, and customs clearance through CHAs.
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- Manage HS code classification, duty calculation, and landed cost optimisation.
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- Ensure imported products comply with Indian regulatory requirements (CDSCO, BIS, FSSAI, labelling norms).
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2. Finished Goods Procurement (Third-Party / Private Label)

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- Identify, audit, and onboard third-party and private label manufacturers for Ayurvedic capsules and tablets, juices and wellness beverages, skincare, haircare, personal care, herbal, and nutraceutical products.
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- Evaluate manufacturers on capability, capacity, certifications (GMP, ISO, AYUSH, FSSAI, cosmetic manufacturing licence), and quality systems.
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- Own the complete FG cycle: vendor identification, quotation, sampling, approval, commercial negotiation, PO, production, QC, dispatch, and receipt.
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- Finalise supply agreements and monitor manufacturer performance on quality, cost, and timelines.
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3. Raw Material Procurement

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- Oversee procurement of raw materials for personal care, Ayurvedic, nutraceutical, and wellness products, including herbal extracts, oils, actives, powders, vitamins, minerals, preservatives, fragrances, and colours.
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- Build a reliable supplier base for regular and current-product requirements.
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- Lead negotiations on pricing, MOQs, and commercial terms.
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- Ensure specifications, COA, samples, and approvals are aligned with Quality and R&D; teams.
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4. Packaging Material Procurement

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- Oversee procurement of bottles, jars, tubes, caps, pumps, droppers, labels, mono cartons, outer cartons, pouches, sachets, induction seals, shrink sleeves, and printed packaging.
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- Ensure artwork, specifications, sampling, printing, and delivery timelines are met, especially for new launches.
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5. Vendor Development and Management

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- Build and maintain a strong domestic and international vendor network for RM, PM, and FG.
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- Evaluate vendors on quality, price, MOQ, lead time, capacity, and reliability, and develop backup vendors for critical items.
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- Conduct regular price benchmarking and market research.
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6. Purchase Orders and Approvals

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- Review and approve purchase orders as per business requirements and budgets.
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- Monitor open POs, delivery performance, and escalations.
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- Coordinate with Stores, Production, QC, R&D;, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
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7. Cost and Inventory Management

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- Drive measurable cost reductions through negotiation and vendor consolidation.
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- Plan procurement in line with production plans, inventory levels, and import lead times.
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- Optimise MOQs and purchase quantities to avoid excess inventory and shortages.
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8. Quality and Regulatory Compliance

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- Ensure vendors provide COA, MSDS/SDS, specifications, test reports, and manufacturing licences.
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- Work with QC/QA to resolve supplier quality issues.
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- Ensure compliance with applicable Ayurvedic, cosmetic, nutraceutical, and food regulations (AYUSH, CDSCO, FSSAI).
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9. Team Leadership and Reporting

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- Lead, mentor, and manage the procurement team, including Procurement Executives.
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- Present procurement MIS to leadership, covering spend, cost savings, landed cost, and vendor performance.
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Required Experience

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- 5+ years of procurement experience in Wellness or Beauty & Personal Care companies, preferably covering Ayurveda, Nutraceuticals, or Herbal products.
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- Practical experience in sourcing RM, PM, and FG.
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- Hands-on experience in international sourcing and China imports.
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- Robust experience managing third-party / private label manufacturers.
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- Experience leading a procurement team.
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- Candidates with experience only in colour cosmetics (makeup) will not be considered.
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Key Skills

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- International sourcing, import documentation, and landed costing
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- Third-party / private label manufacturing management
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- Vendor development and negotiation
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- Costing and comparative analysis
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- RM/PM/FG procurement
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- Team leadership and stakeholder management
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- MS Excel / Google Sheets; ERP knowledge preferred
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- Procurement MIS and reporting
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Preferred Candidate Profile

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The ideal candidate should come from a Wellness or Beauty & Personal Care background, with strong knowledge of the skincare, haircare, Ayurvedic, or nutraceutical supplier ecosystem, an established network of manufacturers across India, and working relationships with suppliers in China.

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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- On-time availability of RM/PM/FG
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- Purchase cost savings and landed cost optimisation
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- Vendor development and manufacturer performance
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- Reduction in procurement lead time and material shortages
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- Quality and documentation compliance
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- Team performance and development
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📌 Procurement Manage (Beauty, Personal care and wellness) (Pragpura)
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