Sourcing Manager (Fabric &Yarn) For Vareli location (Randstad payroll)

Job Title: Sourcing Manager - Textiles (Fabric & Yarn)

Location: SURAT (Vareli unite)

Reports To: General Manager -Procurement

No. of positions : 2

Experience Required: 5-10 years in textile sourcing (fabric/yarn)

CTC Range: upto 7 Lacs

Payroll -Randstad (One year contract and extendable)

Job Profile :

The Sourcing Manager role in textiles involves overseeing the procurement of fabrics and

yarns, focusing on quality, cost efficiency, and supplier relations for both domestic and

international markets. This position requires collaboration with various teams to ensure

specifications and production needs are met while optimizing costs and maintaining

compliance with quality standards.

• Procurement and supplier management:

  Responsible for sourcing knits, wovens, and

specialty yarns, managing purchase orders, and coordinating with vendors using ERP

systems like SAP MM. The role includes evaluating suppliers, onboarding new vendors, and

fostering long-term partnerships.

• Costing, quality, and compliance:

  Involves analyzing cost components, negotiating

pricing, ensuring raw materials meet quality benchmarks, and collaborating with QA teams

to resolve issues. The manager also ensures adherence to certifications such as OEKO-TEX

and GRS.

• Skills and performance metrics:

  Requires a bachelors degree in Textile Technology,

Engineering, or Supply Chain, with 5-10 years of relevant experience. Key competencies

include negotiation, supplier evaluation, ERP proficiency, and strong communication.

Performance is measured through cost savings, quality compliance, timely delivery, and

supplier development.

Key Responsibility Areas:

Fabric & Yarn Sourcing

- Source high-quality knits, wovens, and specialty yarns from domestic and international

suppliers.

- Collaborate with design, R&D, and production teams to confirm specifications and

sampling needs.

- Manage PR/PO cycles and vendor coordination using ERP systems (e.g., SAP MM).

Costing & Negotiation

- Analyze cost elements (fiber, conversion, logistics, duties) and negotiate pricing aligned

with market indices.

- Secure favorable terms including MRP, payment schedules, lead times, and MOQs.

Supplier Evaluation & Vendor Development

- Evaluate suppliers on technical capability, quality systems, delivery performance, and

compliance.

- Conduct facility audits and maintain supplier scorecards.

- Onboard new vendors and build long-term partnerships across clusters

Quality Assurance & Compliance

- Ensure raw materials meet benchmarks (GSM, count, twist, shrinkage, colorfastness).

- Collaborate with QA teams to resolve inspection and production-stage issues.

Systems & Data Management

- Use ERP tools for vendor master data, invoice tracking, and MIS reporting.

- Monitor dashboards for purchase vs consumption, lead time variance, and vendor issues.

Inventory & Demand Planning

- Align procurement cycles with production using JIT and safety stock methods.

- Prevent stockouts or overstock through close coordination with planning teams.

Market Intelligence & Innovation

- Track textile trends and integrate sustainable materials into sourcing strategy.

- Source eco-certified inputs aligned with brand goals.

Required Qualifications & Skills

- Education: Bachelors in Textile Technology/ Engineering,

- Experience: 510 years in textile/apparel sourcing.

- Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of fabric types, yarn blends, testing protocols, and

certifications.

- Software Skills: ERP (SAP MM), MS Excel, vendor management systems.

- Competencies: Negotiation, cost structuring, supplier evaluation, relationship-building.

- Communication: Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management.

- Mindset: Detail-oriented, proactive, adaptable, and improvement-focused.

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

- Procurement cost savings (%)

- Supplier quality compliance (% defect-free)

- On-time In Full

- Vendor scorecard improvements

- Innovation adoption and new supplier development