Manager - Vendor

Pluckk; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Pluckk in Delhi seeks an FMCG Vendor Manager to lead sourcing, procurement, and vendor relationships across the North region, ensuring uninterrupted supply.

The role focuses on cost optimization, supplier performance, inventory efficiency, and timely vendor payments, while driving process improvements to support growth.

Candidates should have 5–8 years in procurement or supply chain within FMCG or manufacturing, with strong negotiation and ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or MBA required.
• 5–8 years in Procurement, Sourcing, or Supply Chain in FMCG/manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Excel/ERP systems and procurement analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies ensuring quality and cost efficiency.
• Onboard and manage vendors, build strong supplier partnerships.
• Manage POs, contracts, and approvals.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate with warehousing to ensure stock availability.
• Oversee GRN, invoice verification, and payment coordination with Finance.
• Analyze data to identify cost savings and process improvements.
• Generate procurement reports and track supplier performance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Inventory, and Category teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Commercial management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or MBA

Tools

Excel/Google Sheets

ERP systems

Procurement analytics

Job description

The FMCG Vendor Manager will be responsible for managing sourcing, procurement, and vendor relationships for FMCG products and raw materials to ensure uninterrupted supply across North region. The role focuses on cost optimization, supplier management, inventory efficiency, timely vendor payments, and process improvements to support business growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies while ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and timely material availability.
• Identify, onboard, manage, and negotiate with vendors to build strong supplier partnerships.
• Manage Purchase Orders (POs), procurement documentation, contracts, and approvals.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with warehouse and operations teams to maintain optimal stock availability.
• Oversee GRN processes, invoice verification, and vendor payment coordination with Finance teams.
• Analyze procurement and inventory data to identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities.
• Generate procurement reports, track supplier performance, and drive compliance with procurement policies.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Inventory, and Category teams to ensure smooth procurement execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or MBA from a Tier-1/Tier-2 institute.
• 5–8 years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, or Supply Chain functions within FMCG, Food, or Manufacturing industries.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, vendor management, inventory planning, and supply chain operations.
• Excellent negotiation, commercial management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, ERP systems, and procurement analytics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple vendors, priorities, and timelines in a fast-paced environment.