Buyer - Textile

4 weeks ago

Bengaluru, India Wakefit Innovations Pvt Ltd Full time

**About Wakefit**

The company sells its products across the country through its online portal and other online marketplaces. Apart from that, we are having 26+ Wakefit exclusive retail stores across India and expanding more. Wakefit.co prides itself on its customer experience, with over 30 Lakh customers serviced over the last seven years with 6 lakhs+ positive reviews received online. We are incredibly well funded by Marquee investors, Sequoia Capital India, Verlinvest India, SIG, and Investcorp. Wakefit has recorded 3x revenue growth year-on-year since 2016 and is currently valued at 2400 crores**.**

Wakefit.co follows a unique delivery model. It has a product-oriented approach that invests heavily in research and innovation to create products that are ahead of the industry curve. Products are shipped to our customers directly from the factory, thus ensuring significant cost reduction which gets passed on to the customer. The USP of the brand lies in the fact that our products are made after extensive customer interviews and extensive research.

**Position: Sourcing Textile Specialist**

Summary: As a Sourcing Textile Specialist, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and procuring high-quality têxtiles for our company's product line. Your primary objective is to ensure a reliable and efficient supply chain while maintaining product quality, cost-effectiveness, and adhering to ethical sourcing practices. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, design, production, and quality control to support the successful execution of our têxtile sourcing strategy.

**Responsibilities**:

- **Textile Sourcing**:

- Conduct market research to identify potential têxtile suppliers and stay updated with industry trends and innovations.
- Source and evaluate new têxtile suppliers based on their capability, quality, pricing, lead times, and ethical standards.
- Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, payment, and delivery conditions.
- **Quality Assurance**:

- Collaborate with the quality control team to establish and maintain têxtile quality standards.
- Conduct regular supplier evaluations to ensure consistency in product quality and adherence to specifications.
- Address and resolve any quality issues with suppliers promptly to prevent production delays or customer dissatisfaction.
- **Cost Optimization**:

- Work closely with the product development and design teams to identify cost-effective têxtile options without compromising quality and performance.
- Continuously seek opportunities to reduce sourcing costs, improve efficiency, and enhance the value proposition of the products.
- **Supplier Relationship Management**:

- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with têxtile suppliers, fostering a collaborative and productive partnership.
- Conduct periodic supplier performance reviews and address any performance issues constructively.
- **Ethical Sourcing and Compliance**:

- Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and ethical sourcing practices in the têxtile supply chain.
- Monitor and address any social or environmental issues related to sourcing practices to maintain a responsible and sustainable supply chain.
- **Supply Chain Coordination**:

- Collaborate with the production planning team to ensure timely and accurate supply of têxtiles to support manufacturing schedules.
- Coordinate with logistics and shipping teams to manage the timely delivery of materials and resolve any shipment-related issues.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
- Proven experience (typically 3-5 years) in têxtile sourcing or procurement within the manufacturing industry.
- Strong knowledge of different types of têxtiles, their properties, and manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with quality assurance processes and industry standards for têxtiles.
- Negotiation skills and the ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to assess supplier capabilities and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Understanding of ethical sourcing practices and sustainability initiatives in the têxtile industry.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in using relevant software tools and systems for sourcing, data analysis, and reporting.

**Salary**: ₹300,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bangalore, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- total work: 1 year (preferred)

**Speak with the employer**
+91 9740491091

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