Responsibilities & Key Deliverables
Role Overview
As part of the Mahindra Auto Accessories team, the Manager – Product Development & Sourcing (Sustainable Merchandise) will be responsible for driving product development and sourcing initiatives focused on sustainable, recycled, regenerated, and waste-recovered materials across the lifestyle merchandise portfolio. This role will play a critical part in advancing Mahindra’s sustainability agenda by identifying innovative materials, building responsible supply chains, and delivering commercially viable products that align with evolving consumer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Sustainable Vendor Development & Sourcing

Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop vendors and suppliers specializing in recycled, regenerated, and waste-recovered fibers, fabrics, yarns, and materials used in lifestyle merchandise.
Build and maintain a robust supplier ecosystem that supports innovation, sustainability objectives, quality standards, and business growth.

Product Development & Commercialization





Manage end-to-end product development from concept through commercialization.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop sustainable merchandise solutions that meet customer, quality, cost, and performance requirements.

Sustainable Material Innovation

Drive sourcing initiatives across recycled, regenerated, and circular product categories.
Continuously explore new materials, technologies, and manufacturing processes that enhance sustainability credentials while maintaining product functionality and appeal.

Partnership Development

Build robust partnerships with vendors, social enterprises, artisan clusters, producer groups, and sustainability-focused organizations.
Identify opportunities to create differentiated product offerings through responsible sourcing partnerships.

Quality, Capacity & Delivery Management

Ensure suppliers consistently meet quality, compliance, production capacity, and delivery standards.
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📌 Manager - PD & Sourcing (Sustainable Merchandise) (Mumbai)
🏢 Mahindra and Mahindra
📍 Mumbai