Sourcing Manager – Menswear, Womenswear & KidswearCompany: DEERPATCHLocation: Kolkata, IndiaExperience: 5-10 YearsAbout DEERPATCHDEERPATCH is an emerging value-fashion retail brand offering trendy and affordable apparel for men, women, and kids. We are building a nationwide fashion retail chain with products priced between ₹99 and ₹999.
Job Responsibilities
- Source finished garments across Menswear, Womenswear, and Kidswear categories.
- Develop and manage relationships with garment manufacturers, job workers, and apparel vendors across India.
- Identify new sourcing partners capable of delivering quality products at competitive prices.
- Negotiate product costing, payment terms, production timelines, and order quantities.
- Work closely with the Design, Merchandising, and Buying teams to develop seasonal collections.
- Conduct factory visits and vendor audits to ensure quality, compliance, and production capabilities.
- Monitor production status and ensure timely deliveries.
- Analyze market trends, competitor products, and sourcing opportunities.
- Ensure products meet DEERPATCH quality standards and target margins.
- Maintain a strong vendor database and continuously expand the sourcing network.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in garment sourcing or buying.
- Robust network of garment manufacturers in Menswear, Womenswear, and Kidswear categories.
- Excellent knowledge of garment costing, fabrics, trims, and manufacturing processes.
- Proven negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Experience working with fashion brands, retailers, buying houses, or sourcing companies.
- Ability to travel extensively for vendor development and factory visits.
Preferred Candidate
- Existing relationships with manufacturers in major apparel hubs such as Kolkata, Delhi NCR, Jaipur, Ludhiana, Tiruppur, Bengaluru, Surat, and Mumbai.
- Experience sourcing fashion products for value-retail or mass-market brands.
- Strong commercial acumen with a focus on quality, pricing, and speed-to-market.
Compensation
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Performance incentives based on cost savings, vendor development, and sourcing targets.
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📌 Sourcing Manager (Kolkata)
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