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