WE'RE HIRING

Sourcing & Vendor Development Executive

Apparel & Merchandise Dewdropz | Feel Alive Premium Outdoor Apparel & Gear | dewdropz.shop

Work Mode: Remote, with travel across India for vendor sourcing and factory visits

Experience: 26 years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Rs 30,000Rs 55,000/month (negotiable based on experience)

About Dewdropz

Dewdropz is a premium outdoor lifestyle startup building high-quality apparel and merchandise related to trekking, hiking,

cycling, running, and everyday outdoor exploration. Our mission is to create products that combine thoughtful design,

exceptional quality, and lasting performance.

We're looking for someone who can build and own our sourcing and vendor ecosystem as we scale from launch to a full product portfolio and become part of our early core team in the process.

What You'll Do

Procure bulk apparel & merchandise T-shirts, hoodies, jackets, caps, bags, bottles, mugs, and other launch/long-

term categories at the right cost, quality, and timeline

Identify, evaluate, and tie up with vendors: blank garment manufacturers, printing partners (DTF, DTG, sublimation &

screen printing), and packaging suppliers

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Negotiate MOQs, pricing, payment terms, and turnaround time; build long-term, reliable vendor relationships

Ensure quality control fabric GSM, stitching, shrinkage, colour consistency, and sample approvals before bulk runs

Track vendors against a scorecard (quality, MOQ flexibility, turnaround, communication, price) and expand the vendor base as we grow into new categories

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Coordinate purchase orders, delivery timelines, and inventory planning with the founding team

Maintain costing sheets and vendor comparisons for informed purchase decisions

Conduct vendor visits and factory evaluations as needed

What We're Looking For

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Proven experience in purchase / vendor management, ideally in apparel, textile, or merchandise sourcing e-

commerce/D2C brand experience preferred

Background in apparel manufacturing, export houses,



buying houses, private label manufacturing, D2C brands,

corporate merchandise, or sportswear/outdoor apparel

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Strong negotiation skills and an eye for fabric & print quality

Familiarity with sourcing hubs such as Tiruppur, Ludhiana, Delhi NCR, Surat, Noida, or Delhi NCR is a plus

Willingness to travel to Tiruppur, Ludhiana, Delhi NCR, Noida, Surat, Ahmedabad, and other sourcing hubs as needed

Comfortable using Excel/Google Sheets for vendor comparison, costing, and purchase tracking; ERP experience is an advantage

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Genuine passion for outdoor lifestyle products and comfort working in a fast-moving startup workplace

Well organised, proactive, and dependable with strong follow-through on vendor commitments

Technical Know-How

Fabrics: Cotton & organic cotton, cotton blends, polyester, French terry, fleece, dry-fit

Products: T-shirts, oversized tees, hoodies & sweatshirts, jackets, polos, caps, tote bags, bottles, mugs

Printing & Decoration: Screen printing, DTF/DTG, sublimation, embroidery, puff & silicone printing, reflective printing

Vendor Hubs: Tiruppur (knits & cotton), Ludhiana (winterwear & knits), Surat (technical & polyester), Delhi NCR (caps,

bags & accessories), Jaipur (canvas & cotton accessories), plus Noida, Bengaluru & Ahmedabad

Why Join Dewdropz?

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Build the sourcing ecosystem from the ground up, as part of the early core team

Work directly with the founder(s) on something meaningful from day one

Own vendor development and supply chain not just routine procurement and influence every product we launch

Fast career growth and long-term opportunity as the company scales

We value attitude as much as experience. If you're passionate about building exceptional products and want to play a key role in creating India's next premium outdoor lifestyle brand, apply even if you don't check every box we're looking for builders.

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📌 Sourcing & Vendor Development Executive - Apparels and Merchandise (Tiruppur)
🏢 Dewdropz Lifestyle
📍 Tiruppur