Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

The Manager – Sourcing & Procurement (Apparel) will be responsible for building, managing, and scaling the sourcing and vendor ecosystem for apparel, merchandise, and lifestyle products. The role will drive end-to-end procurement, vendor development, commercial negotiations, quality assurance, production coordination, and inventory planning. Working closely with business leaders and manufacturing partners, the incumbent will establish sourcing processes, strengthen supplier relationships, and support the growth of the Accessories Business.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Manage sourcing of apparel and merchandise categories including T-shirts, oversized tees, hoodies, sweatshirts, jackets, polos, caps, tote bags, bottles, mugs, corporate merchandise, and future product lines.

• Develop sourcing strategies to optimize quality, cost, speed-to-market, and scalability.

• Ensure timely procurement and production readiness for launches and ongoing requirements.

• Support category expansion and recent product introductions.





2. Vendor Development & Ecosystem Management

• Build and manage a network of apparel manufacturers, fabric mills, exporters, private label manufacturers, printing partners, packaging suppliers, and merchandise vendors.

• Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop suppliers meeting quality, capacity, and commercial requirements.

• Develop alternate sourcing options to mitigate supply risks and support business growth.

3. Supplier Relationship Management

• Establish long-term partnerships with key suppliers and manufacturing partners.

• Monitor supplier performance through scorecards covering quality, cost, delivery, flexibility, responsiveness, and production capability.

• Conduct regular supplier reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Resolve supply chain, quality, and operational issues proactively.

4. Commercial Negotiation & Cost Optimization

• Lead negotiati

📌 Manager - Sourcing, Accessories (Mumbai)
🏢 Mahindra and Mahindra
📍 Mumbai