Senior sourcing manager

Must have their own laptop, About the company: We are a new-age, funky lifestyle accessories startup on a mission to break the monotony with trendsetting, edgy, and tech-driven products. Our brand thrives on bold storytelling, quirky aesthetics, and AI-powered creativity. We started our operations amidst the pandemic and has been over 4 years now and we are looking to grow our team in as we grow the business further. Role Overview: If you are a dynamic and driven professional with a strong understanding of textiles, sustainable materials, and innovative sourcing practices, this is the opportunity for you. At Our Company, we are building a purpose-led lifestyle brand that redefines everyday essentials like socks, handkerchiefs, tote bags, and shoe bags. We are looking for a Sr. Sourcing Manager who can combine sustainability with smart business acumen, someone who can leverage their vendor network, negotiate effectively, and deliver high-quality products with a reduced environmental footprint. If you are passionate about creating meaningful impact through textiles, thrive in a fast-paced D2 C environment, and want to play a pivotal role in scaling a young, disruptive brand, we’d love to have you on board. • Designation - Sr. Sourcing Manager • Office location - Vikhroli, Mumbai • Other information - Must have their own laptop, we have Monday to Saturday working, looking to join our team from 1st November, 2025. • Requirements: • Need 6-8 years of experience in fashion and strong knowledge of sustainable fabrics, certifications (GOTS, OEKO-TEX, Fair Trade, etc.) and eco-friendly sourcing practices. Must also understand stitching techniques, fabric printing, dyeing and their associated processes. • Qualifications - Degree in Textile Technology/Fashion Technology/Apparel Production/Sourcing (NIFT or equivalent preferred). • Proven track record in sourcing innovative textiles and developing new vendor ecosystems. • Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills along with strong leadership skills, must be goal oriented, assertive and a hands-on, problem solver. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. • Established vendor network in relevant product categories (socks, accessories, lifestyle textiles). Job Description: As a Sr. Sourcing Manager, you will manage & drive the entire NPD + reordering cycle. You will also be responsible for identifying fashion trends & innovations across the world & help bring them to our portfolio. Along with this, you will be responsible for analyzing sales data to pull insights on fast moving styles vs slow moving & bring freshness to the portfolio Sourcing & Vendor Management • Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors with strong sustainability practices. • Develop and maintain long-term relationships with mills, factories, and suppliers. • Negotiate best-in-class pricing, payment terms, and lead times while ensuring compliance with sustainability goals. • Ensure vendors meet ethical, social, and environmental standards. Product Development & Innovation • Collaborate with design and product teams to source innovative, eco-friendly raw materials and trims. • Managing the sampling cycle against set timelines to ensure readiness for shoots & final production • Research and implement new textile technologies that reduce environmental impact. • Stay updated on global trends in sustainable textiles and recommend relevant adoption. Operational Excellence • Drive cost optimization while maintaining quality and sustainability standards. • Manage end-to-end sourcing cycle – from vendor identification to product delivery. • Set KPIs for vendor performance (quality, timeliness, compliance) and ensure regular reviews. • Drive improvements in current portfolio from all aspects – product quality, features, sourcing, costs & MOQ efficiencies Demad Forecasting • Analyze sales data for entire portfolio to monitor stock movement for re-ordering of bestsellers • Demand planning & channel wise allocation for production orders in order to maintain optimal inventory level GM working • Working with business teams for considering markdowns, promotions, price changes, clear outs for minimal inventory days for low sellers • Leading & executing Gross Margin Improvement programs for high volume sellers by building a strong alternate supplier base & exploring alternate materials Leadership & Strategy • Lead the sourcing team with a focus on speed, innovation, and execution excellence. • Build and leverage a strong vendor network to scale business growth. • Work cross-functionally with design, production, and marketing teams to ensure smooth workflows. • Take ownership of challenges, demonstrate a solution-oriented mindset, and deliver results under pressure.