Manager - Sourcing

The Souled Store; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Souled Store is seeking a Manager - Sourcing to lead end-to-end apparel sourcing operations in Mumbai. You will drive vendor strategy, cost optimization, quality, and on-time delivery while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 7+ years in apparel sourcing/merchandising, strong fabrics and production knowledge, and a proven vendor network. Join a fast-growing brand expanding across India.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion/Textile/Merchandising.
• 7+ years of experience in apparel sourcing/merchandising.
• Deep understanding of fabrics, garment construction, and production processes.
• Strong vendor network and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end sourcing for apparel categories.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.
• Identify, onboard, and manage a vendor base (domestic/international).
• Drive cost negotiations, BOM finalization, and price benchmarking.
• Ensure balance between cost, quality, and speed to market.
• Work closely with design, buying, planning, and QA teams to bring products to life.
• Oversee production planning & execution for timely deliveries.
• Monitor vendor performance, capacity, and production schedules.
• Implement and ensure adherence to quality standards & compliance processes.
• Track market trends, fabric innovations, and sourcing opportunities.
• Proactively identify risks and drive solutions for delays, quality, or supply issues.

Skills

Vendor negotiations

Stakeholder management

Sourcing strategy

Garment production knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion / Textile / Merchandising

MBA (plus)

Job description

Categories - 1. Men's wear & 2. Women's wear

Specialization focus - 1. Winterwear (Knit sweaters and outerwear) 2. Woven Shirts & Bottoms 3. Knits

About Us

The Souled Store is a homegrown youth casual-wear brand founded in 2013. Today, we are

one of India's largest online merchandising platforms, with licensing partnerships including

Disney, Warner Bros., WWE, IPL and Viacom18 among others.

We create products inspired by pop culture - superheroes, movies, TV shows cartoons-while also staying deeply rooted in evolving youth fashion and lifestyle trends. Alongside our core

men's and women's apparel categories, we are actively expanding into new product lines

such as activewear, Supima products, personal care (perfumes), footwear and backpacks.

While we began as a digital-first brand, we have steadily expanded into offline retail and

currently operate 70 stores across India, with further pan-India expansion underway.

The Souled Store was built on a simple belief: people do their best work when they love what

they do. We believe work should be driven by ownership, curiosity, and leadership at every

level - not just by titles. Over the years, We've built a team of like-minded individuals who work

smart, take accountability, and grow with the business.

If you resonate with our culture and want to be part of an aggressively scaling, consumer-first

brand, we'd love to have you join us.

Role Summary

We are looking for a Manager - Sourcing to lead end-to-end apparel sourcing operations. This role will be responsible for driving

vendor strategy, cost optimization, quality, and on-time delivery while working closely with

cross-functional teams.

• Own end-to-end sourcing for apparel categories
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business, margin, and growth goals
• Identify, onboard, and manage a strong vendor base (domestic/international)
• Drive cost negotiations, BOM finalization, and price benchmarking
• Ensure balance between cost, quality, and speed to market
• Work closely with design, buying, planning, and QA teams to bring products to life
• Oversee production planning & execution to ensure timely deliveries
• Monitor vendor performance, capacity, and production schedules
• Implement and ensure adherence to quality standards & compliance processes
• Track market trends, fabric innovations, and sourcing opportunities (especially in
• Proactively identify risks and drive solutions for delays, quality, or supply issues

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion / Textile / Merchandising (MBA is a plus)
• 7+ years of experience in apparel sourcing / merchandising
• Deep understanding of fabrics, garment construction, and production processes
• Strong vendor network and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environmentHigh ownership, problem-solving mindset, and execution focus