Sourcing Specialist

Position: Sourcing Specialist

Job Description

Identify, vet, and manage Indian suppliers for international buyers and domestic exporters. Manage sampling, supplier negotiations, capacity checks, and maintain a high-quality supplier database.

Core responsibilities:

• Interpret client technical & commercial briefs and translate into sourcing specs (materials, tolerances, packaging, labeling).
• Map supplier clusters across India (textiles, handicrafts, FMCG, herbal products, packaging) using online directories, trade associations, and field contacts.
• Issue RFQs, collate quotations, and compare supplier cost sheets (raw material, processing, packing, inland freight).
• Coordinate sample production and logistics: sample cost negotiation, timelines, sampling QA checklist.
• Conduct supplier diligence: factory visit checklist, capacity verification, financial & legal checks, certifications.
• Prepare supplier scorecards (quality, delivery, communication, price) and update supplier database.
• Negotiate MOQ, lead time, tooling costs and payment milestones.
• Support commissioning stage: confirm production schedule, first piece approvals, mid-run checks.
• Work with QA & Logistics to ensure pre-shipment compliance and packaging readiness.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s / Master’s in Supply Chain, International Trade, Engineering, or Commerce.
• 2–3 years of hands-on experience in product sourcing, procurement, or vendor development (exports preferred).
• Strong negotiation skills and practical knowledge of supplier capabilities & manufacturing processes.
• Good understanding of product costing and ability to build cost breakdowns.
• Comfortable with factory visits and site audits.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹900,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person