Sourcing Manager from Handicrafts Industry

We are hiring for the role of Sourcing Manager from the Handicrafts Industry for the Gurgaon location. Experience: 4 Years - 6 Years Salary: Upto 9 LPA Key Responsibilities1. Product Sourcing & DevelopmentIdentify and develop new handicraft manufacturers, artisans, suppliers, and vendors across India.Source products based on design briefs, market trends, customer requirements, and commercial objectives.Develop new products in categories such as brass, metal décor, wood, ceramics, textiles, stone, handcrafted gifting, and home accessories.Work closely with design and product teams to convert concepts into commercially viable products.Coordinate sampling, prototyping, modifications, and final product approvals.Explore new materials, techniques, finishes, and regional craft clusters.2. Vendor ManagementBuild and maintain a strong network of reliable manufacturers, artisans, and suppliers.Evaluate vendors based on quality, capacity, pricing, production capabilities, compliance, and delivery performance.Negotiate commercial terms, MOQs, payment terms, lead times, and pricing.Maintain strong relationships with existing vendors while continuously developing alternative sources.Conduct regular vendor visits and factory/production-unit evaluations.Ensure vendor capacity is aligned with current and future business requirements.3. Costing & CommercialsPrepare detailed product costings including raw materials, labour, finishing, packaging, transportation, and other applicable costs.Negotiate the best possible purchase prices without compromising product quality.Conduct regular price benchmarking and identify opportunities for cost optimization.Analyze cost structures and recommend suitable alternatives for achieving target margins.Ensure all products meet predefined target costing and profitability requirements.4. Quality & Production CoordinationEstablish quality standards and specifications for sourced products.Coordinate with vendors to ensure production follows approved samples and specifications.Monitor production progress and resolve quality or manufacturing issues.Coordinate pre-dispatch inspections and corrective actions wherever required.Ensure consistency in dimensions, finish, colour, material, craftsmanship, and overall product quality.5. Production & Supply PlanningPlan procurement according to sales forecasts, product launches, and inventory requirements.Track production schedules and ensure timely completion of purchase orders.Follow up with vendors regularly to prevent production delays.Coordinate with inventory, warehouse, operations, and logistics teams for timely inward movement.Maintain appropriate backup vendors for critical/high-volume products.6. Market & Craft Cluster DevelopmentStay updated on emerging handicraft trends, materials, techniques, and regional craft developments.Identify key sourcing clusters and artisan communities across India.Build direct relationships with artisans and manufacturers where commercially viable.Explore opportunities to develop exclusive or differentiated products.Conduct competitor and market research to identify new sourcing opportunities.7. Documentation & ReportingMaintain updated vendor databases, price lists, sample records, and product specifications.Maintain purchase orders, costing sheets, production trackers, and vendor performance reports.Track sourcing KPIs including cost savings, vendor performance, quality rejection, lead time, and on-time delivery.Provide regular sourcing and production updates to management.