Position: Export - Sourcing Specialist
Industry: Import/Export | International Trade | Global Sourcing

Job Description

We are seeking an Export Sourcing Specialist to manage end-to-end sourcing activities for international buyers across multiple export categories. The role focuses on translating overseas buyer requirements into explicit sourcing specifications, identifying and evaluating Indian export-ready manufacturers, negotiating commercial terms, and supporting production through pre-shipment readiness.

Core responsibilities:
Understand overseas buyer requirements and convert them into clear sourcing details (materials, size, quality, packaging, labeling).
Map supplier clusters across India (textiles, handicrafts, FMCG, herbal products, packaging) using online directories, trade associations, and field contacts.
Send 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.
3–6 years of hands-on experience in export sourcing, procurement, vendor development, or global supply chain (Export background preferred).
Strong negotiation skills and practical knowledge of supplier capabilities & manufacturing processes.
Positive understanding of product costing and ability to build cost breakdowns.
Willingness and ability to travel for factory visits and supplier audits.
Robust communication skills to interact with international buyers and domestic suppliers.

Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹800,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Leave encashment
Paid sick time

Application Question(s):
Have you worked with product specifications such as materials, sizes, tolerances, or packaging details?
Have you handled sourcing for exports or international buyers?
Do you currently reside in Mumbai? (Only Mumbai-based candidates will be preferred.)

Work Location: In person

📌 Export Sourcing Specialist Dadar
🏢 Verature Overseas Private
📍 Dadar