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 cutting-edge 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 solid 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.

- Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing and product development processes.

Seasonal Collection Support

- Collaborate with Design, Buying, Merchandising, and Procurement teams to support seasonal collection development.

- Translate trend insights and sustainability goals into market-ready product assortments.

Market Intelligence & Sustainability Trends

- Monitor industry trends, customer preferences, regulatory developments, and innovations in sustainable materials.

- Recommend new product opportunities that strengthen Mahindra's sustainable merchandise portfolio and market differentiation.

Key Skills & Competencies

- Robust expertise in recycled, regenerated, and waste-recovered product development.

- Deep knowledge of sustainable fibers, fabrics, yarns, and lifestyle merchandise sourcing.

- Experience in vendor development and strategic sourcing.

- Understanding of circular economy, sustainable manufacturing, and responsible sourcing practices.

- Excellent supplier relationship management and negotiation skills.

- Commercial acumen with the ability to balance sustainability, quality, and business objectives.

Education Qualification

Experience & Qualifications

- 5–7 years of experience in sustainable product development, sourcing, merchandising, procurement, or related roles within lifestyle merchandise, apparel, accessories, or consumer products.

- Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Textile Technology, Apparel Manufacturing, Sustainability, Product Development, Supply Chain, or related field.

- Experience working with recycled, regenerated, and environmentally responsible materials is essential.

- Exposure to sustainability certifications, vendor audits, and responsible sourcing programs will be an advantage.

📌 Manager - PD & Sourcing (Sustainable Merchandise) (Mumbai)
🏢 Recognized
📍 Mumbai