Nishant Kumar
Gurgaon
Summary
Purchase & Sourcing Specialist with 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and co-manufacturing within the food and personal care sectors. Skilled in managing end-to-end procurement processes, introducing new products to expand brand portfolios, and ensuring cost efficiency while maintaining compliance with FSSAI, FSSC, and Halal standards. Adept at building supplier networks, negotiating contracts, and handling RM/PM procurement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager – Sourcing & NPD
Globalbees Brands Pvt. Ltd.
01.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded new product sourcing based on brand requirements (Food & Personal Care).
- Expanded product portfolio by introducing new SKUs aligned with consumer needs.
- Conducted vendor development and negotiations to ensure cost-effective procurement.
- Handled RM & PM buying for critical products.
- Managed product lifecycle, including product performance analysis.
- Coordinated co-manufacturing partnerships for outsourced production.
Techno Commercial Executive – Production & QA
Merhaki Foods and Nutrition Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: Bangalore
- Managed co-manufacturing sourcing for teas, beverages, chocolates, and powders.
- Oversaw inventory planning & procurement of RM & PM across categories.
- Coordinated with suppliers and manufacturers to align sourcing with production demand.
- Supported new product development through sourcing of innovative ingredients.
- Maintained vendor compliance and production documentation.
- Bangalore
Quality Executive – NPD & Sourcing Support
Parle Agro
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Assisted sourcing teams with ingredient and packaging evaluation.
- Ensured procurement materials complied with GMP, GHP, and QA standards.
- Worked with suppliers to optimize concentrate yield and reduce wastage.
Quality Executive – Sourcing & NPD
Hector Beverages Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: (Paper Boat)
- Supported sourcing of raw materials and packaging materials for beverages.
- Evaluated and qualified vendors based on quality standards.
- Coordinated with production and sourcing teams to align supply with demand.
- Maintained supplier documentation for compliance and traceability.
- (Paper Boat)
Education
Bachelor of Food Technology -
Birla Institute of Technology
RanchiClass XII -
NIOS
PatnaClass X -
Bal Vidya Niketan
BiharSkills
- Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Vendor Identification & Negotiation
- Cost Optimization & Value Engineering
- Raw Material (RM) & Packaging Material (PM) Procurement
- Supplier Quality Compliance (FSSAI, Halal, FSSC)
- Co-Manufacturing & Outsourced Production Management
- Category Management – Food & Personal Care
- Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination
- New Product Development Support
Certification
- FOSTAC Food Safety Supervisor (Intertek)
- First-Aid Certification (ESIC, Manesar)
- FOSTAC COVID Awareness Training
Timeline
Assistant Manager – Sourcing & NPD
Globalbees Brands Pvt. Ltd.
01.2021 - Current
Techno Commercial Executive – Production & QA
Merhaki Foods and Nutrition Pvt. Ltd.
01.2019 - 05.2022
Quality Executive – NPD & Sourcing Support
Parle Agro
01.2017 - 01.2019
Quality Executive – Sourcing & NPD
Hector Beverages Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Food Technology -
Birla Institute of Technology
Class XII -
NIOS
Class X -
Bal Vidya Niketan
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