Sourcing Director

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Process & Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing of materials and category management strategies.
• Manage the complete product portfolio with cost transparency and optimization.
• Lead cost analysis and implement methods to reduce procurement, production, and manufacturing costs without compromising quality.
• Build and execute negotiation strategies to secure competitive deals and long-term vendor partnerships.
• Continuously optimize sourcing procedures for efficiency and performance improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, merchandising, and production teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Monitor and adapt to supplier dynamics and global sourcing trends.
• Conduct detailed cost, scenario, and risk analyses, including benchmarking and forecasting.
• Establish supply chain risk-mitigation strategies and business continuity plans.
• Identify, onboard, and nurture trustworthy, compliant, and innovative vendors and mills.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of raw materials and finished goods.
• Partner with design teams to introduce new fabrics, technologies, and innovations.
• Deliver on annual sourcing development goals, including onboarding new vendors / mills across key sourcing regions (e.g., Banaras, South India, new dyeing / printing units).

People & Team Leadership

Financial Ownership

Key Competencies

Behavioural

Technical

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Direct Team :  Sourcing, Production, Quality, Manufacturing

Stakeholder Management

Reporting to :  Managing Director

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