Asst. Manager NPD

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.