PROCUREMENT & PURCHASING MANAGER

Craft & Glory | Foxglove Lifestyles Private LimitedLocation: Gurugram, HaryanaEmployment Type: Full-TimeWorking Days: Monday–SaturdayAbout the RoleCraft & Glory is looking for an experienced *Procurement & Purchasing Manager* to take ownership of sourcing, purchasing, vendor management and raw-material availability across our manufacturing operations.This is a hands-on role working closely with *production, inventory, product development, finance and leadership* to ensure that the right materials are available at the right time, at the right quality and at commercially competitive prices.The role will manage procurement across our *footwear, leather goods and apparel categories*, covering everything from leather, fabrics and soles to hardware, packaging, components and production consumables.Key Responsibilities* Own day-to-day purchasing and procurement across all product categories.* Source and procure leather, fabrics, soles, hardware, components, packaging materials, consumables and other production requirements.* Convert production plans and inventory requirements into timely purchasing plans.* Maintain appropriate reorder levels, safety stocks and procurement schedules to prevent material shortages and production delays.* Identify, evaluate, negotiate with and onboard new vendors and suppliers.* Develop alternate suppliers to reduce dependency on individual vendors and strengthen supply-chain resilience.* Negotiate pricing, MOQs, lead times, payment terms and other commercial terms with suppliers.* Issue and track purchase orders from placement through delivery.* Follow up proactively with vendors to ensure materials arrive according to committed timelines.* Monitor vendor performance across *quality, price, lead time, reliability and responsiveness*.* Work closely with Quality and Production teams to resolve material-quality issues and supplier non-conformities.* Coordinate with Inventory and Warehouse teams to maintain visibility of stock levels and upcoming requirements.* Work with Finance to plan upcoming purchasing requirements and vendor payments sufficiently in advance.* Maintain accurate procurement records, vendor databases, price histories and purchase documentation.* Track material consumption and identify opportunities to reduce wastage, excess inventory and unnecessary purchasing.* Continuously identify opportunities for cost reduction and better commercial terms without compromising product quality.* Support new product development by sourcing and developing new materials, components and manufacturing partners.* Build structured procurement processes, SOPs and reporting systems as the business scales.What We’re Looking For4–5 years of hands-on experience in a full-fledged Purchasing/Procurement department. This role is ideally suited for candidates with up to 6–7 years of total experience.Must have prior experience working with an Apparel, Footwear, Leather Goods, Accessories, D2C or Manufacturing company.Strong expertise in vendor sourcing, supplier development, negotiation, pricing evaluation and supplier commercial terms.Experience in raw-material procurement and production-related purchasing, with direct coordination with factories, manufacturers, traders and material suppliers.Good understanding of inventory planning, reorder levels, lead times, MOQs, material consumption and purchase planning to ensure smooth material availability and production continuity.Strong follow-up, organizational, communication and stakeholder-management skills, along with proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets. Experience with ERP, MRP or inventory-management systems will be an added advantage. The Ideal CandidateYou are a strong negotiator, relentless follow-up person and natural problem solver.You understand that good procurement is not simply about getting the lowest price. It is about balancing quality, cost, availability, lead time, reliability and working capital.You anticipate what production will need before it becomes urgent, maintain strong relationships with suppliers while protecting the Company's commercial interests, and always have visibility into what has been ordered, what is arriving, what is delayed and what needs attention.You are also constantly looking for better options — better suppliers, better pricing, better terms and a more reliable supply chain.About Craft & GloryCraft & Glory is an Indian heritage-inspired leather goods, footwear and apparel brand focused on building products rooted in craftsmanship, durability and timeless design.As our manufacturing operations and product categories continue to grow, we are looking for a procurement professional who can help us build a reliable, cost-efficient and scalable supply chain.