Position: Sourcing Executive
Department: Product Development & Sourcing
Location: Bangalore
Experience: 2–4 Years
Industry Preference: Textile / Apparel / Intimate Wear / Knitwear / Garment Manufacturing
Budget: ₹30,000 – ₹40,000 per month
About Yashram Lifestyle Brands Pvt. Ltd.
Yashram Lifestyle Brands Pvt. Ltd. is a fast-growing apparel company specializing in intimate wear, shapewear, maternity wear, period panties, and lifestyle products. We are committed to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction through continuous product development and strong supplier partnerships.
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented, and result-driven Sourcing Executive to join our Product Development & Sourcing team. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in sourcing knitted fabrics, woven fabrics, trims, and garment raw materials, along with strong vendor development, negotiation, and coordination skills.
The role requires identifying reliable suppliers, developing new sourcing opportunities, coordinating material developments, and ensuring timely procurement for sampling and bulk production.
Key Responsibilities
1. Fabric Sourcing
- Source knitted fabrics, woven fabrics, specialty fabrics, and performance textiles based on product requirements.
- Develop and maintain relationships with fabric mills and suppliers across India.
- Identify new suppliers and alternate sourcing options to optimize cost, quality, and lead time.
- Coordinate fabric developments, sampling, approvals, and bulk procurement.
- Track fabric developments until final approval.
2. Trims & Raw Material Sourcing
Source garment trims and accessories, including:
- Elastics
- Laces
- Hooks & Eyes
- Buckles
- Labels
- Sewing Threads
- Heat Transfer Labels
- Packaging Materials
- Other garment accessories and raw materials
- Coordinate custom trim developments as per product requirements.
3. Vendor Development & Management
- Identify and onboard new suppliers.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Obtain quotations and negotiate:
- Pricing
- MOQ
- MCQ
- Lead Time
- Payment Terms
- Evaluate suppliers based on:
- Quality
- Delivery Performance
- Cost Competitiveness
- Service Levels
- Maintain an updated supplier database.
4. Product Development Support
- Coordinate with the Design and Product Development teams for new material developments.
- Follow up on:
- Sample yardages
- Strike-offs
- Lab dips
- Development timelines
- Ensure all sourced materials meet technical and quality specifications.
5. Cross-Functional Coordination
Coordinate closely with:
- Product Development Team
- Design Team
- Production Team
- Quality Team
- Planning Team
- Suppliers & Vendors
Ensure timely availability of materials for sampling and production.
6. Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain supplier database and sourcing tracker.
- Update quotation records and sourcing status.
- Maintain technical specifications and development records.
- Coordinate Purchase Orders with the procurement team.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of knitted and woven fabrics.
- Good understanding of garment trims and raw materials.
- Vendor sourcing and development.
- Supplier negotiation skills.
- Product development coordination.
- Purchase Order coordination.
- Excellent follow-up and communication skills.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
- Ability to manage multiple suppliers and projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in any of the following:
- Textile Technology
- Textile Engineering
- Fashion Technology
- Apparel Manufacturing
- Fashion Design
- Any relevant discipline
Experience
- 2–4 years of experience in sourcing fabrics, trims, and garment raw materials.
- Experience in the apparel, lingerie, intimate wear, knitwear, or textile manufacturing industry will be preferred.
Compensation
- CTC: ₹30,000 – ₹40,000 per month (based on experience and skill set)
Why Join Us?
At Yashram Lifestyle Brands Pvt. Ltd., you'll have the opportunity to:
- Work on innovative product developments in the intimate apparel and lifestyle segment.
- Collaborate with leading fabric, trim, and raw material suppliers across India.
- Contribute to the development of premium-quality products through strategic sourcing.
- Be part of a growing organization that values innovation, ownership, teamwork, and continuous learning.
- Grow your career in Strategic Sourcing within the textile and apparel industry.
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
