Textile Sourcer / Merchandiser

Bidancer; Surat; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidancer, based in Mumbai, is seeking an experienced Textile Sourcer to identify, evaluate, and onboard textile suppliers that meet quality, cost, and delivery standards. You will coordinate with design, merchandising, and production teams to align materials with product timelines and requirements.

You will monitor market trends, negotiate pricing, assess material quality and compliance, and maintain robust supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of textile sourcing, procurement, or merchandising experience.
• Strong understanding of fabrics, trims, and garment construction.
• Knowledge of textile supply chains, including mills, converters, and vendors; cost analysis.
• Excellent communication and relationship-management skills; collaborating with internal teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Source fabrics and trims meeting Bidancer's quality, cost, and delivery standards.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers and mills.
• Assess material quality, compliance, and certifications.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and cross-functional teams.
• Track orders, monitor market trends, and resolve supply issues.
• Maintain accurate sourcing records and documentation.

Skills

Textile sourcing

Negotiation

Vendor relationship management

Documentation & reporting

Market trend analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in textiles, fashion, supply chain, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Spreadsheets (Excel)

Job description

Company Description Bidancer is a textile-focused organization committed to delivering high-quality fabrics and materials to a diverse portfolio of clients in fashion, retail, and manufacturing. The company emphasises reliable sourcing, ethical supply chains, and long-term partnerships with mills and vendors. Bidancer values efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and innovation in its procurement processes to support business growth. Team members are encouraged to bring market insight, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset to help strengthen Bidancer’s position in the textile industry.

Role Description The Textile Sourcer is a full-time, on-site role based in Mumbai. This role is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and onboarding textile suppliers and mills that meet Bidancer’s quality, cost, and delivery standards. Day-to-day tasks include sourcing fabrics and trims, negotiating pricing and terms, assessing quality and compliance, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors. The Textile Sourcer collaborates with design, merchandising, and production teams to align materials with product requirements and timelines. The role also involves monitoring market trends, tracking orders, resolving supply issues, and maintaining accurate documentation and databases for all sourcing activities.

Qualifications

• Experience of 5+ years in textile sourcing, procurement, or merchandising, with a solid understanding of fabrics, trims, and garment construction.
• Knowledge of textile supply chains, including mills, converters, and vendors, and familiarity with cost analysis and negotiation.
• Ability to assess material quality and compliance, including knowledge of industry standards, testing requirements, and certifications.
• Strong communication and relationship-management skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in using spreadsheets, ERP or sourcing tools, and maintaining accurate records and reports.
• Detail-oriented, organised, and able to manage multiple sourcing projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in textiles, fashion, supply chain, business, or a related field is preferred.
• Prior experience in the Mumbai textile market or regional supplier base is an advantage.