Manager

Role & responsibilities

Vendor Lifecycle Management

• Own the end to end vendor lifecycle: application, documents, verification, approval & activation
• Run periodic re-validation of active vendors
• Resolve exceptions with clearly documented decisions

GST Compliance

• Enforce GSTIN validation, status checks, registration type and name & address match
• Review GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filing history
• Stay current on RCM, e-invoicing, eway bill & ITC rules for scrap trading

KYC/KYB & Regulatory Checks

• Run KYC/KYB checks: PAN, bank account, address proof & Udyam
• Verify SPCB/CPCB, EPR & hazardous waste authorisations where applicable

Risk & Fraud Prevention

• Spot red flags: non-filers, mismatched details, fake or shell entities
• Build and maintain a vendor risk scoring framework & watchlist
• Own the escalation process for high risk vendors

Team Leadership

• Lead, train and set KPIs for a team of 4 to 5 executives
• Track onboarding TAT, rejection rate, document errors & query resolution time

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Single point of contact for onboarding queries from Marketplace, EPR, Operations, Finance & Legal
• Align with Finance & Legal on payment terms, tax & contracts
• Work with Tech to automate GST/PAN checks & dashboards

Preferred candidate profile

Education & Experience

• Graduate in Commerce, Finance or Business
• CA Inter, CMA or MBA is a plus
• 7+ years in vendor onboarding, risk management & GST compliance
• 2+ years leading a team of 3 to 5 people

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong working knowledge of GST: RCM, e-invoicing, e-way bill & ITC risk
• Hands-on KYC/KYB, vendor due diligence & fraud detection
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills and comfort with dashboards
• Knowledge of EPR & waste regulations is a plus

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Sharp attention to detail and a strong eye for red flags
• Firm judgement; comfortable saying no to a risky vendor
• Clear communicator with business teams under tight timelines
• Coaches and holds a team to high standards

• What Makes a Great Fit
• Experience in scrap, recycling, metals or other fragmented supply chains
• Has worked with tech platforms or marketplaces
• Has built or automated an onboarding process before
• Balances speed for the business with zero compromise on compliance