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TMRW - Manager / Lead - Sourcing - Menswear

TMRW - Manager / Lead - Sourcing - Menswear

TMRWBangalore, India
23 days ago
Job description
  • We are looking for a hands-on Sourcing Manager / Lead to handle end-to-end sourcing for our men's brand across wovens, Active wear, outerwear, Flat Knit, Fashion Knit and bags.
  • This role is responsible for taking complete ownership of the account from handover to delivery - including vendor identification, negotiation, cost finalization, and timely execution - across India, Bangladesh, and China.
  • Key Handover Management

    • Receive complete handover from buying team - including tech packs, order grid, target price, size / ratio breakdown, trims / fabric info, and delivery expectations.
    • Validate data accuracy before execution.
    • Vendor & Mill Identification.
    • Identify the right garment factories (India & Bangladesh) and fabric sources (India & imports) based on product type, capacity, price, and lead time.
    • Costing & Negotiation.
    • Lead cost negotiations for both garment and fabric.
    • Ensure margin goals are met without compromising product quality or delivery.
    • Order Placement & Follow-Up.
    • Issue POs, confirm terms, monitor TNA, and follow through until shipment.
    • Anticipate risks and drive solutions with internal teams and suppliers.
    • Vendor Management.
    • Build and nurture vendor base across India and Bangladesh.
    • Ensure vendors meet performance KPIs - price, quality, compliance, delivery, and flexibility.
    • Category Expertise.
    • Source full range of Menswear : woven tops / bottoms, flat knits, winterwear, bags (from China), and special fabrics (performance, tech finishes, sustainable blends), Active wear etc.
    • Cross-Functional Collaboration.
    • Work closely with buying, tech, QA, and logistics teams to ensure seamless execution across the supply chain.
    • Success Metrics.
    • Handover-to-order closure TAT - 7 days.
    • On-time delivery adherence - 95%.
    • Cost target achievement - 90%.
    • Reduction in vendor-related escalations.
    • Development of new strategic vendors yearly (India + Bangladesh).
    • Education - Graduate from NIFT (Textile, Apparel Production, or Fashion Management preferred).

      Experience :

    • 8-12 years in sourcing / category management with reputed Indian fashion retailers or brands (e. , Reliance, TAT, Arvind etc.
    • Sourcing Geography.
    • Strong hands-on sourcing from India, Bangladesh (for garments) and China (for bags and specialty fabrics).
    • Product Category Strength.
    • Menswear : woven pants, Activewear, flat knits (tees, sweatshirts), winterwear (jackets, Sweatshirt, sweater), fabric sourcing, and bags.
    • Technical Know-how.
    • Strong understanding of garment construction, fabric performance, MOQ dynamics, cost engineering, and TNA management.
    • Commercial Acumen.
    • Proven track record in cost negotiation, margin improvement, and vendor performance optimization.
    • Soft Skills - Self-driven, solution-oriented, strong communication, cross-functional collaborator, and able to thrive in a fast-paced growth environment.
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