Role Overview - We are seeking an experienced professional to lead Fitness & Wellness initiatives from the Head Office. The role will be responsible for strategic planning, vendor management (domestic & international), and end-to-end oversight of fitness and wellness equipment projects. The incumbent will ensure compliance with national and international standards while driving efficiency, quality, and innovation across projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end management of fitness & wellness equipment projects from planning to execution.
- Manage and strengthen relationships with international and domestic suppliers, ensuring alignment on quality, timelines, and commercial terms.
- Ensure adherence to national and international fitness & wellness standards, guidelines, and safety norms
- Oversee equipment selection, technical evaluation, and specification finalization for various projects.
- Drive strategic sourcing and procurement, including cost optimization and vendor negotiations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Service, Logistic & Warehouse, Marketing, Finance, HR etc.) to ensure seamless execution.
- Monitor market trends, global innovations, and emerging technologies in the fitness & wellness industry.
- Guide mentor team members, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and capability building.
- Review and approve technical documentation, layouts, proposals, and vendor submissions.
- Handle high-level stakeholder management, including internal leadership and external partners.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sports Science, Management, or related field (Master's preferred).
- 10+ years of relevant experience in fitness & wellness, sports infrastructure, or equipment management.
- Proven experience in handling international vendors and large-scale projects.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong working knowledge of national and international fitness & wellness standards, rules, and compliance requirements.
- In-depth understanding of fitness and wellness equipment (cardio, strength, rehab, specialty equipment).
- Excellent vendor management, negotiation, and stakeholder handling skills.
- Strategic thinking with strong execution capabilities.
- Strong communication skills for global coordination.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and high-value deliverables.
Preferred Attributes
- Experience in import procedures, international procurement, and compliance.
- Exposure to government/PSU or institutional projects (added advantage).
- Leadership experience with team management and cross-functional coordination.
Key Deliverables.
- Successful execution of fitness & wellness projects within timelines and budgets
- Effective vendor management and cost optimization
- Compliance with quality and international standards
- Strengthening of global supplier network
- Process improvement and operational efficiency
