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 .