ABOUT THE ROLE

Nalli is a 95-year-old heritage silk brand expanding its merchandise portfolio beyond sarees into ethnic wear and lifestyle categories. We need a sourcing and vendor development specialist who can build the supplier and manufacturer network to support this growth.

The role entails end-to-end ownership of sourcing, vendor development, cost management, and quality across the expanded assortment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Merchandise sourcing

Source and develop products across:

• Readymade blouses and salwar materials

• Men's, women's, and kids' wear
—
ethnic and Western

• Accessories (non-ethnic) – sunglasses, shoes, and bags

• Dupattas and shawls

• Home textiles and lifestyle/gifting merchandise

Vendor development

• Identify and onboard suppliers and manufacturers across India, China, Vietnam through active, on-the-ground market discovery.

• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, exporters, and sourcing partners through regular engagement.

• Develop alternate sourcing channels for key categories.

• Evaluate vendors on quality,



pricing, capacity, compliance, and delivery performance.

Commercial management

• Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers.

• Ensure competitive sourcing costs.

• Improve category margins through strategic vendor management.

• Monitor sourcing budgets and purchase commitments.

Quality & compliance

• Ensure products meet Nalli's quality standards.

• Conduct vendor audits and quality reviews.

• Minimize product rejections and customer complaints.

• Drive continuous quality improvements.

Product development on need basis

• Collaborate with vendors to develop exclusive collections for Nalli.

• Work closely with design and merchandising teams during product development.

• Coordinate sample development, approvals, and commercial readiness.

Cross-functional collaboration

Partner closely with Merchandising, Design, Buying, Quality, Planning, Ecommerce, Retail Operations, and Marketing to

📌 Global Sourcing Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Nalli Silk Sarees
📍 Chennai