Procurement Manager - Jalandhar

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing

1. Develop and implement sourcing strategies for fabrics, trims, leather, rubber, plastics, metals, and sports-specific components.

2. Identify, evaluate, and onboard domestic and international suppliers.

3. Negotiate pricing, contracts, MOQs, lead times, and payment terms.

4. Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising performance or quality.

Procurement Operations

1. Manage end-to-end procurement process from requisition to delivery.

2. Ensure timely availability of materials aligned with production plans.

3. Monitor inventory levels to avoid shortages or excess stock.

4. Coordinate with production, planning, and warehouse teams.

Supplier Management & Compliance

1. Build strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers.

2. Ensure suppliers comply with quality, ethical, and sustainability standards.

3. Conduct supplier audits and performance reviews (OTIF, quality, cost).

4. Resolve supplier-related issues including delays, quality failures, and claims.

Quality & Product Development Support

1. Work closely with R&D, product development, and design teams on new product sourcing.

2. Source innovative materials aligned with performance, durability, and athlete safety standards.

3. Support sample development and trial production.

Costing & Reporting

1. Prepare material costings and BOMs for new and existing products.

2. Track price fluctuations and market trends in raw materials.

3. Generate procurement reports for management review.

Skills & Competencies

1. Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

2. In-depth knowledge of sports manufacturing materials and processes.

3. Understanding of quality standards and compliance requirements.

4. Strong analytical and cost management skills.

5. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

6. Ability to manage multiple suppliers and projects simultaneously.

Tools & Systems

1. ERP / Procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, Netsuite, etc.).

2. Advanced MS Excel and reporting tools.

• Experience

  2 - 6 Years

• No. of Openings

  2

• Education

  Diploma

• Role

  Procurement Manager

• Industry Type

  Manufacturing / Production / Quality

• Gender

  [ Male / Female ]

• Job Country

  India

• Type of Job

  Full Time

• Work Location Type

  Work from Office

• Face interview location

  Jalandhar