Job Title : Footwear Sourcing & Product Development -Assistant Manager
Category : Sports Sneakers | Formal Shoes | Leather | Women’s Footwear
Job Description :
We are looking for an experienced Footwear Sourcing & Product Development Executive to manage end-to-end development and sourcing for sports sneakers, formal shoes, leather footwear, and women’s collections. The role requires strong product knowledge, vendor coordination, and a passion for innovation and quality.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop new footwear collections across categories – sports, formal, leather, and women’s.
- Source and finalize suitable factories, materials, and components for each category.
- Work closely with designers and merchandising teams for sampling and material selection.
- Develop New vendors, onboarding process follow up.
- Coordinate with vendors for sample development, costing, and production timelines.
- Negotiate prices, MOQ, and delivery terms to meet business and quality objectives.
- Ensure product quality, fit, and comfort standards through all development stages.
- Evaluate and maintain vendor performance for quality, capacity, and compliance.
- Research new materials, technologies, and market trends to support innovation.
- Prepare product development trackers, cost sheets, and technical documentation.
Qualification & Skills :
Graduate / Diploma in Footwear Design, Leather Technology, or related field.6+ years of experience in footwear sourcing and development / Must Have brand or buying house experience.Strong knowledge of sports shoe constructions, leather processing, and comfort materials.Experience working with both domestic and international vendors.Excellent communication, negotiation, and follow-up skills.Proficient in MS Excel, PPT, and documentation management.