Yarn Sourcing Manager – Home Textiles (Woven & Specialty Yarns)

Job Title:

Yarn Sourcing Manager – Home Textiles (Woven & Specialty Yarns)

Location:

[Karur]

Experience:

10 to 15 Years

Department:

Sourcing & Procurement

Reports To:

Head – Procurement / Director – Operations / Managing Director

Educational Qualification:

• B.Tech / B.Sc in Textile Technology / Yarn Manufacturing / Material Management
• Additional certifications in supply chain management or textile innovation are preferred

Role Summary:

The Yarn Sourcing Manager will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement and strategic sourcing of all types of yarns required for home textile production, including synthetic, recycled, and specialty yarns. The role involves a strong understanding of yarn construction, vendor development, price negotiation, and the ability to manage sourcing via ERP systems like SAP. The candidate must also contribute to sustainable sourcing and cost-efficient procurement strategies while working closely with production, planning, and costing teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Yarn Sourcing & Procurement Strategy

• Plan and execute the procurement of different yarn types:
• Cotton (combed, carded)
• Synthetic (polyester, viscose, nylon)
• Speciality yarns (slub, mélange, dyed, filament, stretch)
• Recycled yarns (GRS certified, sustainable blends)
• Forecast yarn requirements based on sales projections and production schedules.
• Source both domestic and international suppliers based on lead time, pricing, quality, and innovation.

2. Supplier Development & Management

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new spinning mills and yarn vendors.
• Establish long-term vendor partnerships with performance-based SLAs.
• Visit supplier facilities to assess technical capabilities, quality systems, and sustainability practices.
• Maintain an approved vendor list based on quality audits, delivery performance, and commercial viability.

3. Yarn Costing & Negotiation

• Analyze yarn costing components such as fiber cost, spinning margin, conversion cost, and logistics.
• Work closely with the costing and finance teams to provide precise yarn cost inputs during product development and sampling.
• Negotiate prices with mills based on global yarn indices (Cotlook A, ICE Futures, etc.), raw material market trends, and currency fluctuations.
• Evaluate landed cost for imported yarns, including customs, freight, and warehousing.

4. Inventory Management & Demand Planning

• Align yarn purchase schedules with production timelines to prevent overstocking or shortages.
• Implement JIT (Just-in-Time) procurement practices for cost efficiency.
• Coordinate with PPC and stores for effective yarn inflow, storage, and consumption tracking.
• Maintain safety stock levels based on lead time and criticality.

5. Systems & Data Management (SAP & ERP)

• Operate SAP MM (Materials Management) or equivalent ERP tools for:
• PR/PO creation and approvals
• Vendor rating and compliance documentation
• Invoice tracking and GRNs
• Master data and yarn specifications maintenance
• Generate MIS reports on:
• Purchase vs. consumption
• Rate variance
• Lead time performance
• Vendor contribution and issue logs

6. Technical Evaluation & Innovation

• Evaluate yarn parameters including count, twist, tenacity, blend ratio, and compatibility with weaving & dyeing processes.
• Work closely with R&D and production teams to test new yarns for sampling and bulk feasibility.
• Keep updated with market innovations in technical, eco-friendly, and performance yarns (e.g., anti-microbial, moisture-wicking, recycled PET).

7. Sustainability & Compliance

• Source certified sustainable yarns (BCI, GRS, OEKO-TEX) as per buyer and internal sustainability guidelines.
• Maintain documentation for traceability, compliance, and buyer audits.
• Support organization’s sustainability roadmap through eco-conscious sourcing strategies.

Key Skills & Competencies:

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of yarn types and behavior

SAP/MM module expertise

Market intelligence on raw materials

Understanding of quality and testing norms

Recycled & sustainable yarn sourcing

Managerial Skills

Vendor negotiation & relationship building

Costing and financial understanding

Analytical thinking and problem-solving

Team coordination and multi-departmental liaison

Decision-making under price volatility

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in

  home textile manufacturing setups

  (bed linen, woven fabric, towels, etc.).
• Strong yarn sourcing network in

  South India (Tamil Nadu, Andhra)

  and the

  Panipat cluster

  .
• Experience in sourcing for export orders (US & Europe etc.).
• Excellent negotiation skills with mill owners and yarn agents.
• Knowledge of trade compliance and textile import/export documentation (if applicable).