Key Responsibilities

- Source and develop suppliers for garment trims and accessories as per buyer requirements and approved specifications.
- Handle sourcing of items such as:
- Labels and hangtags
- Buttons and snaps
- Zippers
- Elastic, tapes, and cords
- Sewing threads
- Packaging materials
- Polybags and cartons
- Woven/printed labels
- Embroidery and printing-related accessories
- Patches, badges, stickers, and other garment accessories
- Identify current suppliers and maintain a strong supplier network for export garment production.
- Obtain quotations, compare prices, negotiate commercial terms, and finalize suppliers.
- Coordinate with the Merchandising, Production, Quality, and Stores teams to understand trim requirements and delivery schedules.
- Follow up with suppliers from sample development to bulk production and final delivery.
- Ensure trims are delivered according to approved samples, specifications, quality standards, and timelines.
- Coordinate for trim samples, lab dips, strike-offs, approvals, and pre-production samples, wherever applicable.
- Check and verify supplier quotations, purchase orders, invoices,



and delivery documents.
- Monitor supplier performance regarding quality, price, lead time, and service.
- Maintain an updated supplier and trims database with prices, lead times, specifications, and supplier details.
- Negotiate payment terms, delivery schedules, and other commercial conditions with suppliers.
- Ensure timely availability of trims to avoid delays in garment production and shipment.
- Coordinate with the Stores/Warehouse team for receipt and verification of trims.
- Resolve quality issues, shortages, incorrect supplies, and delivery discrepancies with suppliers.
- Develop cost-effective sourcing strategies while maintaining required quality standards.
- Support the merchandising team in achieving FOB/costing targets through competitive trim sourcing.
- Maintain proper sourcing records and prepare regular purchase and supplier status reports.
- Ensure compliance with buyer-specific requirements and company sourcing procedures.

📌 Sourcing Executive (Kolkata)
🏢 Kish Group
📍 Kolkata