Sourcing Specialist: Mumbai

Verature Overseas; Mumbai; On-site; INR 6,00,000 - 8,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A procurement consulting company in Mumbai is looking for a Sourcing Specialist to manage suppliers for international buyers. Key duties include negotiating terms, assessing supplier capabilities, and overseeing product sourcing from various sectors. The ideal candidate will hold at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess 2-3 years of relevant experience. The role demands strong negotiation skills and readiness for factory visits. This full-time position offers a pathway to influence sourcing strategies and build supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of hands-on experience in product sourcing or vendor development.
• Practical knowledge of supplier capabilities and manufacturing processes.
• Comfortable with factory visits and site audits.

Responsibilities

• Interpret client technical briefs into sourcing specifications.
• Map supplier clusters across India using online directories.
• Issue RFQs and collate quotations from suppliers.
• Negotiate MOQs, lead times, and payment milestones.
• Work with QA and logistics for pre-shipment compliance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Product costing

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Supply Chain

Job description

Overview

Position: Sourcing Specialist

Job Description

Identify, vet, and manage Indian suppliers for international buyers and domestic exporters. Manage sampling, supplier negotiations, capacity checks, and maintain a high-quality supplier database.

Responsibilities

• Interpret client technical and commercial briefs and translate them into sourcing specifications (materials, tolerances, packaging, labeling).
• Map supplier clusters across India (textiles, handicrafts, FMCG, herbal products, packaging) using online directories, trade associations, and field contacts.
• Issue RFQs, collate quotations, and compare supplier cost sheets (raw materials, processing, packing, inland freight).
• Coordinate sample production and logistics, including sample cost negotiation, timelines, and sampling QA checklists.
• Conduct supplier due diligence, including factory visit checklists, capacity verification, financial and legal checks, and certifications.
• Prepare supplier scorecards (quality, delivery, communication, price) and update the supplier database.
• Negotiate MOQs, lead times, tooling costs, and payment milestones.
• Support the commissioning stage by confirming production schedules, first-piece approvals, and mid-run checks.
• Work with QA and logistics teams to ensure pre-shipment compliance and packaging readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Supply Chain, International Trade, Engineering, or Commerce.
• 2–3 years of hands-on experience in product sourcing, procurement, or vendor development (export experience preferred).
• Strong negotiation skills and practical knowledge of supplier capabilities and manufacturing processes.
• Good understanding of product costing and the ability to build cost breakdowns.
• Comfortable with factory visits and site audits.

Job Type: Full-time