Executive/Senior Executive - Brand NPD & Sourcing(Carmesi)

Purplle.com; Mumbai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Purplle.com is seeking an entry-level New Product Development (NPD) associate to work on the operational backbone of bringing new products to life in Mumbai. You will collaborate with the brand team, build BOMs, coordinate vendor samples, and support sourcing decisions to understand how consumer products are made.

The role offers on-site work in Mumbai, with responsibilities spanning from creating briefs to maintaining trackers and vendor communications.

Qualifications

• Recently completed an undergraduate degree (business, supply chain, design, or similar) or up to 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong MS Excel / Google Sheets skills.
• Good written and verbal communication in English.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive about following up.
• Ability to be on-site in Mumbai full-time.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for new product briefs.
• Assist in preparing product briefs and spec sheets.
• Coordinate sample requests and follow up with vendors on timelines.
• Support packaging and artwork coordination between brand and vendor.
• Maintain the NPD project tracker and flag delays to the team.
• Conduct competitor and category research to support NPD decisions.
• Research and shortlist potential vendors and raw material suppliers.
• Help organise sample libraries and maintain sourcing records.
• Collate vendor quotes and prepare basic cost comparison sheets.
• Sit in on vendor calls and assist with meeting notes and follow-ups.

Skills

MS Excel

Google Sheets

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Reports to: Brand / NPD Manager

• Open to recent graduates

New Product Development Vendor Coordination Sourcing Operations

On-site

• Location Mumbai

About The Role

You'll work directly with the brand team on the operational backbone of bringing new products to life — from building BOMs and chasing vendor samples to maintaining project trackers and supporting sourcing decisions. It's a role for someone who wants to understand how consumer products actually get made, not just marketed.

What You'll Be Doing Day-to-day

• Build and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for new product briefs
• Assist in preparing product briefs and spec sheets
• Coordinate sample requests and follow up with vendors on timelines
• Support packaging and artwork coordination between brand and vendor
• Maintain the NPD project tracker and flag delays to the team
• Conduct competitor and category research to support NPD decisions
• Research and shortlist potential vendors and raw material suppliers
• Help organise sample libraries and maintain sourcing records
• Collate vendor quotes and prepare basic cost comparison sheets
• Sit in on vendor calls and assist with meeting notes and follow-ups

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Recently completed an undergraduate degree (business, supply chain, design, or similar — all backgrounds considered), or up to 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Strong MS Excel / Google Sheets skills
• Good written and verbal communication in English
• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive about following up
• Ability to be on-site in Mumbai full-time

NICE TO HAVE

• Any prior exposure to retail, FMCG, buying, or operations
• Basic understanding of supply chain or product development concepts
• Experience building structured trackers or documentation
• Genuine interest in femcare, sustainability, or consumer brands