Sourcing Manager
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Job Description
We're Hiring | Sourcing Manager
Location: Mumbai
Work Mode: Full-time / On-site (6 Days a Week)
Experience: 5+ Years
Contact: SHAKSHI SINGH | [Confidential Information] | 8429279918
Client: Confidential (Leading FMCG / Personal Care Company)
About the Role:
We are looking for a Sourcing Manager to manage third-party manufacturers (3Ps), production scheduling, material planning, and commercial negotiations. The role involves close collaboration with Demand Planning, Marketing, R&D, Quality, Finance, and 3P partners to deliver service, inventory, and cost objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Convert demand forecasts into monthly production schedules and SKU-wise weekly sequencing
Issue production plans to 3Ps, monitor adherence, and drive recovery actions
Balance production requirements against capacity, MOQs, and component availability
Translate production plans into raw material & packaging requirements
Track inventory, open POs, and escalate shortage risks
Partner with Marketing, R&D, and Quality for NPD projects
Identify, evaluate, and onboard 3Ps based on capability and compliance
Negotiate conversion costs, MOQs, payment terms, and contracts with 3Ps
Lead cost-saving and productivity targets through detailed cost models
Source packaging components – bottles, caps, pumps, labels, cartons
Develop alternate sources for critical and single-source components
Requirements:
Bachelor's in Engineering / Science (Chemistry) / Supply Chain – Mandatory
MBA/PG in Supply Chain, Operations, or Finance – an advantage
5+ years in sourcing, production planning, procurement, or 3P manufacturing (FMCG / Personal Care / Cosmetics)
Experience in talcum powder, personal care, or fragrances preferred
Proven experience in production scheduling and 3P coordination
Experience in NPD sourcing, contract manufacturing, and commercial negotiation
Strong understanding of demand conversion, inventory norms, and supplier capacity planning
Exposure to vendor audits and supplier performance management
Who You Are:
Analytical | Negotiation-savvy | Execution-focused | Supply chain expert
Ready to drive sourcing and 3P operations for a leading FMCG brand Let's connect!
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Key Skills
Supplier performance management
Commercial negotiations
Vendor audits
Supplier capacity planning
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