Strategic Sourcing Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Sourcing Manager to drive cost-efficient, high-quality production for our women's ethnic wear brand. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to join our team and contribute to the growth of our business.

The successful candidate will have experience managing contract manufacturing vendors and a proven track record of delivering exceptional quality and strategic partnerships. They will be responsible for analyzing production costs, identifying opportunities for cost optimization, and developing effective sourcing budgets.

In this role, you will coordinate closely with vendors to ensure timely production, shipping, and delivery of garments while maintaining quality standards. You will also work closely with the internal QA team to conduct regular inspections and monitor quality issues. Additionally, you will identify and onboard potential contract manufacturing partners and cultivate strong relationships with key vendors.

To succeed in this role, you will need strong negotiation and partnership-building skills, as well as solid project management and ability to handle multiple priorities. You will also need knowledge of garment production, quality standards, and supply chain management. Leadership skills with team and cross-functional management are also essential.

Our company offers a dynamic work environment and exciting career opportunities. We are committed to creating sustainable and equitable supply chains that deliver exceptional quality and drive business growth through strategic partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze production costs and identify opportunities for cost optimization without compromising quality or brand integrity.
• Develop and manage sourcing budgets effectively, monitoring expenditures and ensuring adherence to financial targets.

• Coordinate closely with vendors to ensure timely production, shipping, and delivery of garments while maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure 95% On-Time-In-Full delivery.

• Coordinate closely with the internal QA team to conduct PP review meetings, Inline, midline & final inspection.
• Monitor and address any quality issues or deviations throughout the production process, implementing corrective actions in conjunction with the internal QA team as necessary.

• Identify & onboard potential contract manufacturing partners capable of producing women's ethnic wear garments in line with brand standards and requirements.
• Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with key vendors to foster long-term partnerships based on trust, transparency, and mutual benefit.
• Conduct regular vendor performance reviews and provide feedback for continuous improvement.

Qualification & Skills:

• 4+ years of experience managing contract manufacturing vendors.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Fashion Merchandising, or related field.
• Vendor network in Jaipur (highly desirable).
• Proven sourcing & procurement experience in apparel/fashion.
• Strong negotiation & partnership-building skills.
• Solid project management and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of garment production, quality standards & supply chain.
• Leadership skills with team & cross-functional management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Strong teamwork, collaboration, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and stay positive.

About Our Company

We are a rapidly growing company that is making a meaningful impact in the fashion industry. Our mission is to create sustainable and equitable supply chains that deliver exceptional quality and drive business growth through strategic partnerships.

We offer a dynamic work environment and exciting career opportunities. If you are passionate about creating sustainable and equitable supply chains, delivering exceptional quality, and driving business growth through strategic partnerships, we would love to hear from you.