Purchase Executive (Apparel)

Job Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Purchase Executive with a strong background in sports apparel to join our sourcing and costing team. The role focuses on vendor coordination, product development, sourcing strategy, cost negotiations, and cut-to-pack execution. This position requires close collaboration with outsourced vendors and internal teams to ensure commercially viable and quality-compliant products.

Key Responsibilities:

Sourcing & Vendor Development

• Identify and evaluate suitable vendors for outsourced sportswear production (performance and lifestyle categories).
• Build and maintain relationships with mills, trim suppliers, and garment manufacturers.
• Ensure alignment of product specifications with vendor capabilities.

Costing & Negotiation

• Analyze and benchmark costing structures across vendors and regions.
• Lead cost negotiations to achieve target margins without compromising quality or delivery timelines.
• Monitor raw material prices and update costing models accordingly.

Cut-to-Pack Execution

• Plan and coordinate the cut-to-pack process, ensuring alignment with tech packs, BOMs, and packaging guidelines.
• Oversee vendor compliance with product specs, trims, and packaging requirements.
• Ensure final products meet quality, fit, and compliance standards prior to handover.

Cross-functional Coordination

• Work closely with design, technical, QA, and planning teams for seamless execution of development cycles.
• Act as the key liaison between internal teams and external vendors for all development and sourcing-related matters.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Textiles, Merchandising, or related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in merchandising in sportswear or performance apparel.
• Proven expertise in sourcing, costing, and cut-to-pack processes.
• Strong understanding of fabric types, trims, technical constructions, and compliance requirements for performance apparel.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple development calendars and vendor timelines.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: Onsite

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person