Sourcing Manager

Sameta

Sourcing Manager / Sourcing Associate (India / China & South Asia)

• Identify and shortlist manufacturers across

  India, China, and South Asia (Vietnam, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, etc.)

  for home & home improvement categories (kitchenware, storage, utility, hardware, stainless steel products, etc.).
• Conduct supplier due diligence: factory capability, certifications, capacity, compliance, and financial stability.
• Build a

  multi-country sourcing strategy

  to reduce dependency risk and improve cost flexibility.
• Develop long-term supplier partnerships aligned with Sameta’s growth plans.

• Prepare detailed

  cost sheets

  (BOM-level understanding preferred).
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, tooling costs, payment terms, and lead times.
• Continuously drive cost reduction without compromising quality.

• Coordinate product samples, revisions, and approvals.
• Work closely with internal teams on design inputs, material specifications, and packaging requirements.
• Ensure samples meet functional, aesthetic, and durability standards.

• Define quality benchmarks and inspection criteria.
• Coordinate pre-production, in-line, and pre-shipment inspections.
• Ensure compliance with target market requirements (India / export markets as applicable).

• Place and track purchase orders.
• Monitor production timelines and proactively address delays or risks.
• Coordinate with logistics teams for shipment readiness and documentation.

• Stay updated on India / China & South Asia sourcing trends, raw material movements, and new manufacturing clusters.
• Track competitor sourcing practices and emerging product opportunities.

• Strong understanding of

  India / China & South Asia sourcing ecosystem

  .
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to read and analyse cost structures.
• Quality-conscious with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Comfortable working across time zones and cultures.

• 1–4 years of experience in sourcing or procurement (India / China & South Asia exposure preferred).
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Willingness to travel to factories.

• 5–10+ years of sourcing/procurement experience, preferably in home, hardware, or consumer products.
• Proven track record of managing multiple suppliers and categories.
• Experience setting up supplier ecosystems from scratch is a strong plus.

• Exposure to sourcing across

  multiple Asian countries

  .
• Mandarin or regional language capability.
• Experience sourcing for Amazon / D2C / retail brands.
• Background in metal, stainless steel, or utility products.

• India / China / South Asia (flexible), with regular supplier travel.

• Built a reliable

  multi-country supplier base

  across priority product categories.
• Achieved targeted cost benchmarks and margin goals through country-level arbitrage.
• Established repeatable sourcing, quality, and inspection processes across regions.
• Enabled smooth scale-up of Sameta’s home & home improvement product line with reduced supply risk.

Regional Sourcing Head / Global Procurement Lead

• Sameta values builders, problem-solvers, and people who can operate independently with ownership mindset.