13 Aug
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Recrivio
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Gurugram
Note: Hiring for one of our clients in luxary fashion retail space (D2C).
Title: Head of Sourcing
Location: Gurugram
Experience: 8+ Years
About Role
The Head of Sourcing will own end-to-end sourcing strategy for Miraggio's retail product categories, identifying and onboarding manufacturers/vendors, negotiating pricing and terms, managing seasonal and bulk buying cycles, and ensuring product availability, quality, and margins are optimized across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Develop the sourcing roadmap for each product category (apparel/footwear/accessories/general merchandise, etc.) aligned with seasonal buying calendars
- Identify and evaluate new manufacturers, vendors, and trading partners — domestic and international
- Drive private label / in-house brand sourcing strategy, if applicable
- Track fashion/retail market trends, raw material costs, and seasonal demand shifts to inform sourcing plans
Vendor & Manufacturer Management
- Build and manage relationships with manufacturers, wholesalers, and trading partners
- Negotiate pricing, MOQs (minimum order quantities), payment terms, and delivery schedules
- Conduct factory/vendor audits for quality, capacity, and compliance (labor standards, safety, sustainability)
- Manage vendor performance scorecards — on-time delivery, quality rejection rates, cost competitiveness
Cost & Margin Optimization
- Identify cost-saving opportunities across sourcing categories to protect and improve gross margins
- Partner with Merchandising/Buying teams on landed cost calculations and pricing strategy
- Negotiate better terms during peak seasons (EOSS, festive, new launches)
Supply Planning & Inventory Alignment
- Align sourcing timelines with merchandising calendars, current collection launches, and replenishment cycles
- Manage lead times to prevent stockouts or excess inventory
- Coordinate with logistics/warehousing teams on import, customs, and delivery timelines (if sourc
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