Sourcing Executive (Knits) - Landmark Group (Styli)

RNA Resources Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

STYLI is seeking a sourcing executive to manage knits (tops and bottoms) and denims for its fashion platforms in India. The role focuses on vendor development, cost optimization, quality, and speed-to-market, aligned with online business needs.

Responsibilities include onboarding and managing vendors, negotiating costs and MOQs, leading fabric sourcing and costing, and ensuring on-time deliveries for ecommerce launches. 2–4 years of sourcing experience in fast fashion is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Technology / Apparel / Textiles is required.
• 2–4 years of relevant sourcing experience in e-commerce or fast fashion.
• Experience working with Indian vendors (export houses, domestic units).

Responsibilities

• Sourcing & vendor management for knits and denims, build long-term partnerships.
• Lead product development and costing from proto to bulk to meet target prices.
• Manage sampling timelines and ensure timely handover to bulk production.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and compliance with ethical, social, and statutory requirements.
• Align sourcing with e-commerce needs such as short lead times and replenishment.

Skills

Knits construction

Fabric sourcing

Costing

Vendor negotiation

E-commerce

Cross-functional coordination

Data-driven costing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Technology / Apparel / Textiles

Job description

About the Company

STYLI is an e-commerce concept founded in 2019 by Landmark Group, emerging as one of the largest fashion and beauty platforms in the GCC and India. With a strong focus on trendy, affordable fashion and beauty products, STYLI marketplace brings over 40,000 styles to men, women, kids, and beauty enthusiasts, offering them the latest global trends delivered directly to their doorsteps. Our vision is to be the most aspirational value fast fashion and lifestyle destination, delivering seamless service excellence. We aim to create personalized experiences, engaging customers across all touchpoints, and continually expanding our curated selection to meet their evolving need states. STYLI marketplace has quickly become a leading player in the e-commerce fashion space across the GCC - Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait and in India.

About the Role

Styli is looking for a sourcing executive to manage sourcing for knits (tops and bottoms) and denims. The role focuses on vendor development, cost optimization, quality, and speed-to-market, aligned with online business needs.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Vendor Management
• Develop, onboard, and manage vendors for knits (tops and bottoms) and denims.
• Identify factories with required strengths.
• Negotiate costs, MOQs, lead times, and payment terms to meet margin targets.
• Build long-term vendor partnerships with consistent quality and capacity assurance.

• Product Development & Costing
• Work closely with design, buying, and tech teams to execute seasonal collections.
• Lead fabric sourcing, trims development, wash & finish selection.
• Own costing from proto to bulk, ensuring target price achievement.
• Suggest fabric / construction alternatives to optimize cost without compromising look & quality.

• Sampling & Production
• Manage sampling timelines (proto, fit, PP, GPT samples)
• Ensure timely handover from development to bulk production
• Monitor production progress to ensure on-time deliveries for e-commerce launch calendars

• Quality & Compliance
• Ensure adherence to brand quality standards and measurements
• Coordinate with garment tech / QC for inline and final inspections
• Ensure vendors comply with ethical, social, and statutory requirements

• E-commerce Alignment
• Understand online business needs like short lead times, repeat styles, low MOQs, fast replenishment
• Support quick re-orders and in-season repeats for bestsellers
• Work with planning team on demand-driven sourcing

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Fashion Technology / Apparel / Textiles
• 2-4 years of relevant sourcing experience (e-commerce or fast fashion)
• Experience working with Indian vendors (export houses, domestic units)

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of knits (tops and bottoms) and denims construction.
• Deep understanding of fabric sourcing & costing.
• Excellent vendor negotiation and relationship skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, calendar-driven e-commerce environment.
• Strong coordination with design, merch, tech, and planning teams.
• Data-driven approach to costing, margins, and vendor performance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.