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Vendor Sourcing & Quality Specialist

Vendor Sourcing & Quality Specialist

The Banyan HR Consults Chennaipanchkula, haryana, in
30+ days ago
Job description

Job Title : Vendor Sourcing & Quality Specialist – Cricket Equipment (Mainly Bats)

Mode : Work From Home (with travel as required)

Location : Meerut (UP) / Jalandhar (Punjab) – Sports Hub Manufacturing Units

Industry : Sports Goods Manufacturing (Cricket Bats, Balls & Accessories)

Key Responsibilities :

  • Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors for cricket bats and related raw materials (primarily willow / wood).
  • Handle vendor indenting and sourcing for cricket equipment manufacturing.
  • Ensure quality assurance of bats, balls, and all cricket accessories through 100% quality checks.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with trusted and skilled vendor partners .
  • Possess strong knowledge of willow wood (English & Kashmir) and other raw materials used in cricket equipment.
  • Implement vendor performance tracking to ensure adherence to quality, timelines, and cost efficiency.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to meet production requirements and ensure smooth vendor supply chain.
  • Negotiate with vendors for cost-effective procurement while maintaining product standards.

Key Requirements :

  • Strong background in vendor management, sourcing, and procurement – preferably in sports goods / manufacturing industry.
  • In-depth knowledge of cricket bat manufacturing and raw material (wood / willow) specifications .
  • Hands-on experience in quality control and inspection of sports equipment.
  • Excellent negotiation, vendor evaluation, and relationship management skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote (WFH) role with travel flexibility to Meerut & Jalandhar vendor hubs.
  • Strong communication skills (English & Hindi, Punjabi knowledge is an advantage).

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Graduate in Supply Chain / Materials Management / Sports Manufacturing / Equivalent .
  • 3–8 years of experience in vendor sourcing & quality control (sports manufacturing background preferred).
  • Passion for cricket and understanding of cricket equipment will be an added advantage.

    • Salary As per standards .

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