Job Description

: Sourcing Manager

Brand:

Next2Skin

Location:

Chandigarh

Reporting to:

Founder

Role Overview

The Sourcing Manager at Next2Skin will own

end-to-end sourcing and vendor management

across finished goods, raw materials, and packaging.

This is a

business-critical role

responsible for building a

reliable, cost-efficient, and scalable supplier ecosystem

to support rapid growth.
The role goes far beyond placing POs -- it requires ownership, commercial judgment, and long-term vendor development.

Key Responsibilities

1. Vendor Sourcing & Development

Identify, onboard, develop, and manage suppliers for: Yarns / raw materials Finished goods manufacturing Packaging materials Build

long-term vendor partnerships

, not transactional relationships. Continuously benchmark suppliers on

cost, quality, capacity, lead times, and reliability

. Develop alternate and backup vendors for critical categories.

2. Costing & Commercials

Negotiate pricing, MOQs, lead times, and payment terms. Drive

year-on-year cost optimisation

without compromising quality or supply reliability. Understand and actively work on

key cost centres

to improve gross margins. Work closely with the finance team to protect and improve margins. Maintain detailed

cost sheets, rate cards, and supplier commercials

.

3. Production Planning & Supply Coordination

Work closely with planning and sales teams on: Demand forecasts Replenishment cycles New product launches Ensure timely availability of raw materials and finished goods aligned with production plans. Proactively flag risks related to: Capacity constraints Delays Shortages Vendor dependencies

4. Quality & Compliance

Ensure all vendors meet Next2Skin's quality standards. Coordinate sampling, pilot runs, and bulk production approvals. Actively work on reducing rejection rates and improving

first-pass yield

. Ensure basic compliance and ethical sourcing practices are followed by vendors.

5. Lead Time & Delivery Reliability

Own supplier lead times end-to-end. Track PO timelines closely and ensure on-time delivery. Resolve delays proactively and prevent repeat issues through root-cause analysis.

6. Systems & Process Improvement

Create, maintain, and improve: Vendor master PO trackers Lead time and performance dashboards Bring structure, predictability, and accountability to sourcing operations. Support ERP or system adoption where applicable.

Key Outcomes (What Success Looks Like)

Measurable reduction in material and product costs Improved vendor reliability and on-time delivery Lower rejection, rework, and firefighting Predictable supply supporting sales growth

Significant reduction in founder involvement

in day-to-day sourcing issues

Candidate Profile

Experience

5-10 years of experience in sourcing / procurement Strong understanding of

cost structures and cost reduction levers

Experience in apparel / innerwear / hosiery / textile manufacturing preferred Exposure to

import sourcing and import operations

preferred Strong familiarity with Indian supplier ecosystems

Skills & Mindset

Strong negotiator with solid commercial acumen Highly organised and detail-oriented Comfortable operating in fast-growing, evolving environments Hands-on executor -- not just a coordinator Independent operator who can take

end-to-end ownership

without daily handholding Team player who collaborates well with planning, finance, and sales Data-driven and process-focused

What This Role Is NOT

Not a pure purchase order processing role Not a vendor follow-up role Not a back-office position
This role requires

ownership, accountability, and decision-making authority

.

Why Join Next2Skin

Opportunity to build and scale sourcing from a strong base High ownership, visibility, and impact Direct influence on margins and business scalability Close working relationship with the founder and leadership team
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?45,000.00 - ?50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance
Experience:

total work: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person