Capgrid - AM/DM - Sourcing/Vendor Development (Packaging)

About CapGrid

CapGrid is a leading supply chain technology company focused on end-to-end sourcing, procurement, and vendor ecosystem solutions for manufacturing companies. We work across multiple categories and specialize in delivering cost optimization, supply assurance, and high-quality vendor networks for our clients.

Role: AM/DM – Sourcing & Vendor Development (Packaging)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead sourcing and vendor development activities for all packaging materials including:

  • Corrugated boxes

  • BOPP tapes

  • EPE foam

  • Blister packaging

  • Primary & Secondary packaging

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new packaging vendors as per quality, cost, and delivery requirements.

• Drive cost reduction, value engineering, and alternate sourcing initiatives for packaging.

• Negotiate commercials, locking rate contracts, and ensuring competitive procurement.

• Coordinate with internal teams (Quality, Production, SCM, Products) for packaging trials, performance checks, and approvals.

• Manage vendor performance: OTIF delivery, quality compliance, material reliability, and packaging sustainability.

• Develop long-term vendor partnerships ensuring continuous improvement and innovation.

• Ensure packaging materials comply with industry standards, strength tests, drop tests, and regulatory requirements.

• Handle procurement documentation, PO creation, agreements, and supplier dashboards.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years experience in packaging sourcing/vendor development.

• Mandatory: Experience in Consumer Appliances industry (AC, refrigerator, washing machine, small appliances, etc.).

• Strong knowledge of corrugated, EPE, BOPP, blister and other structural packaging.

• Excellent negotiation, vendor management, and cost optimization skills.

• Strong understanding of packaging quality parameters, specifications, testing methods.

• Ability to manage multiple vendors and drive continuous improvement.

• Strong analytical and documentation skills.

Why Join CapGrid?

• Work with a fast-growing supply chain tech company.

• Opportunity to lead strategic sourcing for high-impact categories.

• Exposure to leading consumer appliance brands and vendors.