Sourcing Manager - Apparel Manufacturing

Rakindus Consulting; Dadri; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Rakindus Consulting is looking for a Sourcing Manager to enhance cost governance in apparel manufacturing based in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh, India. The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end cost analysis, vendor pricing validation, and cost optimization throughout garment production. Candidates should possess 5–8 years of experience in apparel costing, strong Excel and data analysis skills, and a degree in Engineering or Textile Technology. International sourcing exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years' experience in Apparel / Garment Manufacturing Cost Analysis.
• Hands-on experience reviewing and building detailed cost sheets.
• Experience in garment costing and fabric consumption calculation is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and validate detailed garment cost sheets.
• Analyze fabric consumption, trims, CM (Cut & Make), overheads, and margin structures.
• Lead cost negotiations with fabric mills, trim suppliers, and manufacturing partners.

Skills

Fabric costing & yield calculation

CM costing

Production overhead structures

Strong Excel & data analysis capability

Education

Engineering, Textile Technology, or Apparel Manufacturing degree

Tools

Centric PLM

Job description

We are seeking a commercially sharp and technically strong Sourcing Manager in apparel manufacturing to strengthen Cost governance across garment development and manufacturing operations. This role will be responsible for end-to-end cost analysis, vendor pricing validation, and cost optimization across raw materials, trims, labor, and production processes. The ideal candidate combines deep apparel manufacturing knowledge with strong commercial negotiation capability.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Costing & Commercial Analysis

• Prepare, review, and validate detailed garment cost sheets.

• Analyze fabric consumption, trims, CM (Cut & Make), overheads, and margin structures.

• Benchmark vendor pricing across regions and production units.

• Identify cost leakage and margin of erosion risks.

• Review supplier quotations for accuracy and competitiveness.

• Lead cost negotiations with fabric mills, trim suppliers, and manufacturing partners.

• Ensure alignment between technical specifications and quoted costs.

• Drive annual and seasonal cost optimization initiatives.

3. Garment Development Support

• Partner with product development teams during sampling and pre-production.

• Provide early-stage cost visibility during design and material selection.

• Suggest alternative materials or construction methods for cost efficiency.

• Support sourcing strategy by evaluating supplier commercial models.

• Assess MOQs, lead times, and land cost implications.

• Contribute to supplier performance reviews from a cost‑efficiency lens.

• Maintain cost databases and cost tracking dashboards.

• Provide variance analysis between estimated and actual production costs.

• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles.

Required Qualifications:

• 5–8 years' experience in Apparel / Garment Manufacturing Cost Analysis*
• Strong understanding of:
• Fabric costing & yield calculation
• CM costing
• Production overhead structures
• Hands‑on experience reviewing and building detailed cost sheets.
• Strong Excel & data analysis capability.
• Exposure to international sourcing preferred.
• Experience in Centric PLM or any other PLM system is an added advantage.
• Prior experience in garment costing and fabric consumption calculation is mandatory*
• Hands‑on experience in garment costing and cost sheet preparation is required*

Preferred Background:

• Experience working with performance apparel / outerwear / industrial workwear.
• Engineering, Textile Technology, or Apparel Manufacturing degree preferred.