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 forcricket bats and related raw materials(primarily willow/wood). Handlevendor indenting and sourcingfor cricket equipment manufacturing. Ensurequality assuranceof bats, balls, and all cricket accessories through 100% quality checks. Develop and maintain strong relationships withtrusted and skilled vendor partners . Possess strong knowledge ofwillow wood (English & Kashmir)and other raw materials used in cricket equipment. Implementvendor performance trackingto 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 forcost-effective procurementwhile maintaining product standards. Key Requirements: Strong background invendor management, sourcing, and procurement– preferably in sports goods / manufacturing industry. In-depth knowledge ofcricket bat manufacturingandraw material (wood/willow) specifications . Hands-on experience inquality controland inspection of sports equipment. Excellentnegotiation, vendor evaluation, and relationship managementskills. Ability to work independently in aremote (WFH) rolewith travel flexibility to Meerut & Jalandhar vendor hubs. Strong communication skills (English & Hindi, Punjabi knowledge is an advantage). Preferred Qualifications: Graduate inSupply Chain / Materials Management / Sports Manufacturing / Equivalent . 3–8 years of experience invendor 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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Vendor Sourcing & Quality Specialist