Sourcing & Vendor Development Executive

Experience: 3–6 years

Location: Bengaluru

Business: Xclusiv / Mubhi – Studio ABD Design Services Pvt. Ltd.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and resourceful Sourcing & Vendor Development Executive who can identify, develop and manage a strong network of manufacturing partners, artisans and suppliers across India. The role is critical in transforming design concepts into high-quality products by ensuring the right vendor ecosystem, competitive pricing, consistent quality and timely execution.

Key Responsibilities

- Identify and onboard new vendors, manufacturers, artisans and material suppliers across categories such as metal, wood, stone, glass, ceramics, textiles, packaging and printing.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with strategic vendors.
- Source innovative materials, finishes, manufacturing processes and technologies aligned with premium product development.
- Obtain quotations, negotiate pricing, lead times, MOQs and commercial terms.
- Develop multiple sourcing options to reduce risk and improve competitiveness.
- Coordinate sampling, prototyping and pilot production with vendors.
- Evaluate vendors on quality, delivery, capability, compliance and cost.
- Work closely with design, production and project teams to ensure manufacturability and smooth execution.
- Maintain vendor database, costing history and material libraries.
- Visit vendor facilities regularly for audits, quality checks and relationship building.




- Support value engineering and cost optimization without compromising design intent.

Desired Skills

- Strong vendor development and negotiation skills.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and materials.
- Ability to read drawings and understand product specifications.
- Excellent follow-up, coordination and documentation skills.
- Commercially aware with strong analytical ability.
- Comfortable travelling for vendor visits across India.
- Working knowledge of Excel, ERP/Zoho and procurement documentation.
- AI-aware and comfortable using AI tools for supplier research, costing comparisons and workflow automation.

Preferred Background

Experience in one or more of the following industries:
- Luxury gifting
- Home décor
- Furniture
- Lighting
- Industrial products
- Retail fixtures
- Lifestyle products
- Consumer products

Success Metrics (KPIs)

- New qualified vendors developed.
- Cost optimization achieved without compromising quality.
- On-time sample and production deliveries.
- Vendor quality and rejection rates.
- Vendor response time and reliability.
- Material and process innovation introduced.
- Accuracy of costing and procurement documentation.
- Contribution to faster product development cycles.

What We Value

- Ownership and accountability.
- Strong execution with attention to detail.
- Curiosity to discover recent materials and technologies.
- High integrity and ethical vendor management.
- Continuous learning and AI-enabled ways of working.

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