Sourcing Manager

Company Description

Zillion Export Pvt Ltd is a trusted name in garment manufacturing, committed to partnering with global brands to create responsible fashion. The company focuses on delivering high-quality apparel while fostering ethical workplaces and employing sustainable practices. With an emphasis on people, processes, and purpose, Zillion Export drives long-term value creation in the fashion industry.

Role Description

Zillion Export Pvt. Ltd. is looking for a high-ownership, result-driven Sourcing professional with deep experience in the Surat textile ecosystem. The candidate must have hands-on knowledge of fabric / trims markets, strong vendor influence, and the ability to ensure 100% timely availability of raw materials required for production.

This role demands someone tough, disciplined, well-connected, and extremely reliable—not just a coordinator, but someone who takes complete responsibility for vendor performance.

1. End-to-End Sourcing Management

Source

fabrics, laces, embroideries, prints, dyeing services, trims, accessories, packing materials , etc.

Take complete responsibility from inquiry → negotiation → order → delivery → material quality check.

2. Vendor Network & Market Handling

Must have a strong working network with Surat’s key markets

Maintain multiple vendor options for each category to avoid dependency.

3. Delivery & Timeline Enforcement

Ensure

strict on-time delivery

of raw materials aligned to production plans.

Continuously follow up with vendors, escalate delays, and ensure material reaches the factory without excuses.

Track lead times and push for aggressive delivery timelines.

4. Costing & Negotiation

Negotiate rates, credit terms, payment cycles, and bulk deals.

Maintain updated costing sheets and price benchmarks for all major categories.

Prevent cost overruns and ensure competitive procurement.

5. Quality Assurance

Conduct pre-purchase checks, quality verification, and inspection at vendor locations.

Reject substandard material immediately and ensure quick replacement.

6. Documentation & Reporting

Issue POs, maintain GRN records, track vendor performance, maintain purchase registers.

Provide daily / weekly sourcing status reports to management.

7. Problem-Solving & Coordination

Handle last-minute changes, urgent sourcing needs, and production emergencies.

Coordinate internally with sampling, designing, production, and QC teams.

Required Skills & Experience

Minimum 5+ years

of strong sourcing experience in ethnic wear, women’s wear, or textile sourcing.

Must have

practical field experience —not office-based sourcing only.

Strong network and personal rapport with multiple Surat vendors.

Ability to

manage 10+ vendor relationships

at any time.

Excellent negotiation, persuasion, and vendor-control skills.

Strong follow-up discipline and willingness to be on the field daily.

Ability to handle pressure, fast timelines, and high-quantity orders.

Must be street-smart, proactive, and solution-oriented.

Should be willing to work extended hours during peak production periods.

Performance Expectations (Mandatory Criteria)

95%+ on-time delivery rate of all sourced materials.

Zero tolerance for repeat delays or quality issues.

Maintain minimum 2–3 alternate vendors per category.

Reduce sourcing cost through negotiation + vendor development.

Keep material shortages at

zero

throughout production cycles.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary (based on experience)

Performance-based incentives

Growth path to Sourcing Head / Procurement Manager