Develop plans and strategies for development of new contract manufacturing units basis the business plans and new product additions.
Prepare detailed plans for the purchase and sourcing of goods required at contract manufacturing plants.
Identify vendors for various new products and work with quality and development teams for operationalizing the same.
Do the environment scan and Create a repository of contract manufacturers for development and supply of personal care products
Ensure streamlining of operations, optimal utilization of resources, improving process efficiencies and support in reducing the total cost of procurement for goods.
Work closely with suppliers and ensure resolution of any critical issues which can delay the purchase process
Negotiate with vendors for getting optimal costs of sourced products.
Ensure strict adherence to annual and monthly purchase plans and projections
Work closely with production teams of all contract-manufacturing units to communicate supply schedule, gather requirements, feedback on materials etc.
Conduct cost analysis to enable negotiation for competitive rates and freight charges with the vendors.
Provide necessary support in negotiation of contracts for long term.
Coordinate with user departments regularly on issues related to materials specifications and quality deviations
Facilitate the interaction with local suppliers and production department as and when required
Seek requisite developmental support/ inputs from the leadership and strive for self-development, both functional and behavioral
Undergo training as required for self-development
Update self-knowledge base to cater to the organization need
Take responsibility of improving profitability by identifying cost reduction opportunities through appropriate and timely information support and analysis.
Provide necessary information on key operational and cost parameters at every stage of the procurement cycle