Asst. Manager NPD

Job description

Role Summary: We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Procurement Specialist to support our New Product Development (NPD) initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of sourcing and procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing or consumer products environment, and a strong passion for learning and problem-solving.This role requires a self-starter who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, work closely with cross-functional teams, and proactively drive supplier engagement to ensure successful and timely product launches. Roles and Responsibility: Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers capable of meeting cost, quality, innovation, and timeline requirements. Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Branding and Supply Chain teams to support product launch milestones. Obtain quotations, conduct commercial evaluations, and negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms. Drive supplier development and ensure supplier readiness for new product introductions. Track project timelines and proactively mitigate sourcing risks that could impact launch schedules. Support material qualification, sample procurement, and testing activities for NPD projects. Maintain procurement documentation, supplier data, contracts, and sourcing records. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Requirement: 3 -5 Yrs of Experience in procurement especially from NPD/ New Product Development From graduate of B.E/B.Tech as educational qualification. Strong learning agility – eager to learn new categories, technologies, and market dynamics. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. High ownership and accountability. Comfortable working in ambiguity and changing project priorities. Team player with a collaborative approach.