Sourcing Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION SOURCING SPECIALIST

Company: SSG Services Pvt. Ltd.
Department: Production / Sourcing
Location: Surat, Gujarat
Working Days: 6 Days a Week
Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site

About the Role

We are looking for a Sourcing Specialist to join our Production Team. The candidate will be responsible for sourcing fabrics, trims, accessories, vendors, and production-related materials while ensuring the right quality, costing, and timely availability as per production requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and identify new vendors, suppliers, fabrics, trims, accessories, and production materials.
• Coordinate with suppliers for price, quality, MOQ, lead time, and availability.
• Obtain and compare quotations to achieve competitive costing.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Coordinate with the Production, Design, Merchandising, and Purchase teams to understand material requirements.
• Follow up with suppliers for samples, approvals, orders, and timely deliveries.
• Ensure materials are sourced according to required quality and specifications.
• Negotiate with vendors on pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and other commercial terms.
• Maintain proper records of suppliers, quotations, samples, orders, and sourcing details.
• Conduct market research to identify new suppliers, materials, trends, and cost-effective sourcing opportunities.
• Resolve sourcing-related issues such as delays, quality discrepancies, shortages, and replacements.
• Support the production team in ensuring smooth and uninterrupted production through timely sourcing.
• Regularly visit local markets, suppliers, and manufacturing units when required.

Requirements

• 1–4 years of experience in sourcing, vendor development, production, purchase, or textile/apparel industry.
• Good knowledge of fabrics, trims, accessories, and garment production materials.
• Strong vendor negotiation and communication skills.
• Good understanding of costing and market rates.
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers and follow-ups simultaneously.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and basic computer applications.
• Strong coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Candidates with experience in textile, garment, fashion, or export-house sourcing will be preferred.

Key Skills

Vendor Sourcing | Vendor Development | Fabric & Trim Sourcing | Costing | Negotiation | Market Research | Supplier Coordination | Production Coordination | Follow-ups | MS Excel

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and skills.
• PF – Employee & Employer Contribution
• Medical Insurance up to 5 Lakhs
• 18 Paid Leaves annually
• Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced textile and fashion business.