Job Description
Job Description: Supplier Relations Manager
Company:
Elan Exports Consultancy Pte Ltd
Type:
Full-time | Remote
Salary:
₹6 LPA (based on experience)
Start Date:
April 2026 (Immediate)
About EEC
Elan Exports Consultancy is a growing international trade and sourcing consultancy headquartered in Singapore, with offices in India connecting global buyers and suppliers across food commodities, textiles, and speciality products. We work with buyers and suppliers across Australia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced, highly organised Supplier Relations Manager to own and grow our supplier network. You will be the backbone of EEC's supply side, responsible for identifying, vetting, onboarding, and managing supplier relationships across all product categories. This is a senior role with direct impact on EEC's ability to win and deliver deals.
Key Responsibilities
Supplier Acquisition:
Identify and onboard 8-10 new quality-verified suppliers per month across food, textile, and speciality product categories
Conduct supplier due diligence: company background, factory capability, certifications, financial stability
Coordinate factory visits (physical or video) and sample evaluations
Maintain a live, updated, approved supplier database in CRM
Supplier Management:
Own day-to-day relationships with all active suppliers
Negotiate pricing, MOQs, payment terms, and lead times
Ensure all supplier certifications are current (FSSAI, ISO, GOTS, organic, etc.), track expiry dates proactively
Coordinate pricing updates and availability confirmations for all active buyer inquiries, turnaround within 48 hours
Manage sample dispatch for buyer evaluations, coordinate with the Admin Assistant for logistics
Maintain supplier performance scorecards (delivery, quality, responsiveness)
Commercial Coordination:
Work closely with the BD Manager to ensure supplier quotes are competitive and aligned with buyer requirements
Provide accurate costing inputs for all proposals
Flag supply-side risks proactively (price changes, lead time delays, certification lapses)
Reporting:
Weekly supplier pipeline report
Monthly supplier performance review
Quarterly certification audit report
What We're Looking For:
Must Have:
5 - 7 minimum years of experience in procurement, vendor management, supply chain, or sourcing, preferably in food, FMCG, and/or textiles
Experience working with export houses or trading companies
Experience managing 20+ supplier relationships simultaneously
Understanding of Incoterms and export documentation
Strong negotiation skills, comfortable having direct pricing and terms conversations
Highly organised with a process-driven mindset
Excellent written and verbal English communication
Comfortable with CRM tools, Google Workspace, WhatsApp Business
Nice to Have:
Experience with food safety certifications (FSSAI, HACCP, ISO 22000)
Knowledge of textile quality standards (GOTS, OEKO-TEX)
Personality:
Reliable, detail-oriented, and thorough
Takes ownership and does not need to be chased
Calm under pressure, can manage multiple supplier conversations simultaneously
Relationship builder, suppliers trust and respect them
Why Join EEC
Be part of a fast-growing international trade consultancy at an exciting growth stage
Direct exposure to global buyers across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe
Senior role with significant ownership and autonomy
Competitive salary with performance-linked incentives (after one year of performance), dynamic, entrepreneurial work environment
How to Apply
Send your CV + a brief note (3-4 lines) on why you are the right fit to:
Subject line:
\"Supplier Relations Manager — [Candidate Name]\"
