Quality Coordinator

Job Title: Quality Coordinator Sourcing & NPD

Position Overview

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Quality Coordinator Sourcing & NewProduct Development (NPD) to strengthen our procurement, product development, andquality control processes. This role ensures that all raw materials, components, and finishedproducts meet our quality standards and customer requirements. The ideal candidate will beself-motivated, organized, and capable of handling sourcing, vendor management, qualityinspections, and supporting new product launches from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities-

Quality Coordination

Ensure that all materials, parts, and final products comply with relevant standardsand buyer requirements.Perform inspections on production floors at various stages (inline, midline, and final)as per AQL standards.Check product samples for quality, consistency, and finish before giving approvals.Identify and resolve quality or production issues quickly by coordinating withsuppliers and internal teams.Monitor vendor quality performance and support regular evaluations to driveimprovements.Keep accurate records of inspections, vendor audits, and quality reports formanagement.Coordinate with Product Line, Sales, and Operations teams to ensure smoothsampling and order execution.

Sourcing & Procurement

Manage procurement for multiple product categories, mainly furniture and homed cor.Develop and apply direct factory sourcing strategies to improve transparency, pricing,and control.Negotiate prices, lead times, payment terms, and production capacities withsuppliers.Analyze costs and product quality to support cost-effective sourcing decisions.Work closely with vendors to expand product ranges, improve margins, and managerisks.Maintain clear daily communication with local and overseas vendors to ensure timelydelivery and issue resolution.

New Product Development (NPD)

Research and onboard new suppliers through online platforms like Alibaba, IndiaMart, or AliExpress.Coordinate with global marketing teams to select products based on trends andseasonal needs.Manage the entire sampling process, from vendor follow-ups to shipping samplesand updating head office.Prepare and maintain offering files, quotations, and comparison sheets to supportbuying decisions.Keep accurate Excel databases for vendor details, sampling status, pricing, andproduct development stages.Support development of new items based on buyer feedback and market trends.

Key Requirements

Bachelor s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a similar field.Minimum 5 7 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, buying, and qualitycontrol for furniture or home d cor.Strong background in vendor negotiations and cost management.Experience working with international suppliers is a plus.Good knowledge of materials, production processes, and quality inspectionstandards.Familiarity with global sourcing platforms and direct factory sourcing methods.Proven ability to work well with cross-functional teams and develop strong vendorpartnerships.Good negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.Highly organized and able to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, report preparation, and documentation.Good spoken and written English for clear communicationSkills: vendor management,inspections,suppliers,quality inspection,microsoft excel,management,data analysis,product samples,excel databases,global sourcing platforms,expand product ranges,problem-solving,procurement,vendor audits,sourcing,onboard new suppliers,cost management,product development,negotiation,aliexpress,quality control,new product development (npd),quality reports,mart,comparison sheets,quality inspections,communication,production processes,key requirements,quotations