Merchandise Specialist - Bags & Accessories

Kimirica Hunter International; Indore District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimirica Hunter International is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to lead international procurement, especially imports from China, for bags, accessories, packaging materials, and lifestyle products.

You will identify and vet reliable vendors, negotiate costs, ensure quality, and coordinate end-to-end sourcing with product development and procurement teams to meet timelines and budget targets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in international sourcing or import procurement.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in design from NIFT or equivalent.
• Experience sourcing bags, accessories, packaging materials or lifestyle goods.
• Familiarity with suppliers, sourcing platforms and import processes.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Ability to evaluate product quality, costing and production timelines.
• Strong communication and coordination capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop reliable international suppliers for bags, accessories and related product categories.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing: supplier research, quotations, negotiation and orders.
• Coordinate with vendors for samples, customization and quality standards.
• Collaborate with product development, packaging and procurement teams to meet requirements.
• Handle import-related coordination, documentation and communications with suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs and lead times to ensure cost-effective sourcing.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Ensure timely deliveries while upholding quality and compliance standards.

Skills

International sourcing

Vendor management

Negotiation

Quality assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Design (NIFT or similar)

Job description

Kimirica Hunter International is looking for a Sourcing Specialist with strong expertise in international sourcing, particularly imports from China, and experience in sourcing bags, accessories, packaging materials, and related lifestyle products. The role will focus on identifying reliable vendors, negotiating costs, and ensuring quality and timely procurement aligned with company standards.

Key Responsibilitie

• Identify and develop reliable international suppliers, for bags, accessories, and related product categories.
• Manage the end-to-end sourcing process, including supplier research, quotations, negotiation, and order placement
• Coordinate with vendors for product samples, customization, and quality standards
• Work closely with product development, packaging, and procurement teams to meet business requirements
• Handle import-related coordination, documentation, and communication with international suppliers
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, and lead times to ensure cost-effective sourcing
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong vendor relationships
• Ensure timely deliveries while maintaining quality and compliance standards

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in international sourcing or import procurement
• Bachelors or Masters degree in designing from NIFT or other relevant institutes
• Strong experience in sourcing bags, accessories, packaging materials, or lifestyle products
• Familiarity with suppliers, sourcing platforms, and import processes
• Good negotiation and vendor management skills
• Ability to evaluate product quality, costing, and production timelines
• Strong communication and coordination skills