Role Summary The FMCG Vendor Manager will be responsible for end-to-end sourcing, procurement, and vendor management of FMCG products and raw materials across all DC locations. The role will focus on cost optimization, supplier performance, inventory availability, timely procurement, and process efficiency while ensuring uninterrupted supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop procurement strategies, identify and onboard vendors, and negotiate pricing, contracts, and payment terms.
• Manage end-to-end procurement, including purchase requisitions, PO creation, order tracking, and timely material delivery.
• Monitor vendor performance, quality standards, service levels, and supply continuity.
• Coordinate GRN, invoice verification, discrepancy resolution, and timely vendor payments with Finance.
• Monitor inventory levels, replenishment cycles, and demand forecasts to prevent stock-outs and excess inventory.
• Drive procurement cost optimization, analytics, KPI reporting, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Inventory,



and Category teams to ensure seamless procurement operations.
• Support vendor development, new product launches, seasonal requirements, and procurement process automation. Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial) or MBA from a Tier-1/Tier-2 institute.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management within FMCG, manufacturing, or food industries.
• Robust understanding of vendor management, sourcing, inventory planning, PO management, GRN, and vendor payments.
• Excellent negotiation, commercial management, analytical, and cost-optimization skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel/Google Sheets and ERP/procurement systems.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Experience with organisations such as Zepto, Swiggy, Blinkit, Nestlé, Dabur, Marico, Britannia, or similar companies will be preferred.

📌 Deputy Manager (New Delhi)
🏢 Essar
📍 New Delhi