Procurement Manager

Company Description

ClapStore Toys is on a mission to bring kids a screen-free childhood through innovative Montessori busy boards, plush toys, and IP-based products. We are a fast-growing D2C brand with in-house manufacturing and a strong focus on safety, quality, and design.

Role Description

• Vendor Development & Management
• Identify, onboard, and manage suppliers across wood, fabric, electronics, plastics, packaging, and logistics.
• Negotiate favorable terms, pricing, credit, and delivery schedules.
• Develop redundancy in supply to minimize risks.
• Strategic Procurement
• Plan procurement budgets aligned with sales forecasts and production cycles.
• Optimize cost structures while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Monitor price trends and suggest hedging/stocking strategies.
• Operations & Quality
• Work closely with production and QC teams to ensure material specifications and timelines are met.
• Ensure vendors comply with child-safety, material safety, and quality standards.
• Compliance & Documentation
• Draft and execute vendor agreements, purchase orders, and T&Cs.
• Maintain procurement MIS, inventory records, and audit trails.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with R&D and product teams for new component sourcing.
• Coordinate with finance for payments, credit notes, and reconciliation.