Sourcing Executive

About the Role

The Sourcing Executive will oversee the comprehensive sourcing process for apparel-related products encompassing fabrics, trims, and finished garments. This role is pivotal in ensuring on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery, fostering and maintaining supplier relationships, negotiating contract terms, overseeing quality control, and optimizing sourcing costs to support apparel production requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate suppliers capable of meeting the company's criteria regarding quality, costs, and capacity.
• Build and sustain strong partnerships with suppliers to guarantee reliability and consistent product standards.
• Monitor supplier performance regularly, including conducting audits and managing non-compliance situations.
• Manage OTIF by planning capacity and production schedules with suppliers, facilitating timely product launches, and ensuring timely inspections and sample deliveries.
• Conduct annual reviews of supplier performance in collaboration with quality assurance teams.
• Manage recovery of financial penalties or promotional contributions resulting from vendor performance issues.
• Negotiate pricing and contractual terms to achieve optimal cost savings without compromising quality.
• Analyze market trends to identify cost efficiencies and value-added opportunities within the supply chain.
• Establish and uphold strict quality control standards, working closely with suppliers and implementing improvement initiatives when necessary.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans aligned with broader company objectives, considering global sourcing trends.
• Handle lead times, inventory control, and order quantities to align supply with demand effectively.
• Identify supply chain risks, devise contingency plans, and ensure compliance with international trade regulations and industry standards.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts to secure favorable and legally compliant agreements that support company interests.

Educational Qualification

A bachelor's degree in Garment Management, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline is required.

Work Location

Positions are based in Ludhiana, Punjab, India, with mentions also of Delhi, Jaipur, and Kolkata as relevant locations.