VP Sourcing

About Client - Revenue of 700Cr in FY 70 Stores across India and a strong eCommerce presence

Role Summary

As VP Sourcing you will own end-to-end sourcing strategy across all categories Mens Womens Kidswear and Accessories. Full accountability for vendor development cost negotiation quality and lead times directly impacting margins and product availability across online and offline channels.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Define and own the multi-year sourcing strategy across apparel and non-apparel categories
• Build and manage a diversified vendor base identification onboarding development and performance management
• Lead all commercial negotiations (fabric trims CMT finished goods) to deliver best-in-class pricing without compromising quality
• Own costing architecture across categories; drive year-on-year cost efficiencies through vendor consolidation and input optimization
• Set and enforce quality standards; ensure vendor compliance with ethical sourcing and audit requirements
• Own the sourcing calendar from fabric booking to ex-factory aligned with the buying and retail calendar
• Partner with Design and Category teams from concept stage to ensure sourcing feasibility is built into product development
• Build and lead a high-performing sourcing team across categories

Qualifications & Skills

• 15 years in apparel/fashion sourcing with at least 45 years in a multi-category leadership role
• Deep knowledge of apparel manufacturing fabrics construction trims and CMT costing across wovens knits and accessories
• Strong commercial negotiator with a proven track record of cost delivery at scale
• Experience with both domestic vendors and international sourcing destinations
• Exposure to fast fashion D2C or high-velocity retail brands preferred
• Collaborative working style across Design Planning Finance and Retail teams