Sourcing Manager

Company Overview

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Job Summary

Gully Labs is seeking a proactive, data-driven Sourcing Manager to oversee raw material sourcing, vendor development, purchase order management, inventory coordination, and cost optimization within its footwear operations. The role aims to establish a reliable vendor ecosystem, ensure timely material availability, enhance procurement efficiency, and reduce sourcing costs—all while maintaining quality and delivery standards. The successful candidate will play a critical role in building strong vendor relationships, maintaining structured supplier data, and driving process improvements to support the company's growth and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Vendor Development & Sourcing: Build and maintain a comprehensive vendor database for footwear raw materials, evaluate and onboard vendors based on cost, quality, lead time, and capacity, and develop alternative suppliers to mitigate supply risks.
• Procurement Planning & Order Tracking: Convert production requirements into procurement plans, manage the entire purchase order lifecycle, track vendor commitments, and coordinate with production and stores teams to ensure material availability.
• Vendor Performance Management: Monitor vendor performance on delivery, quality, and responsiveness; conduct regular reviews; resolve issues related to quality, delays, and commercial disputes; and maintain contingency plans for critical suppliers.
• Cost Optimization & Commercial Management: Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery conditions; analyze purchase cost variances; identify cost-saving opportunities; and evaluate total sourcing costs including freight and inventory holding.
• Inventory & Stores Management: Track raw material inventory, monitor stock levels, conduct stock reconciliations, establish reorder points, and minimize stockouts, excess inventory, and wastage.
• Data Analytics & Process Excellence: Develop procurement dashboards, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and identify recurring issues through data analysis to improve procurement processes and visibility.
• People & Stakeholder Management: Lead and coordinate sourcing, procurement, and stores teams; define responsibilities and KPIs; and communicate material risks, procurement commitments, and cost implications to relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, vendor management, or supply chain operations.
• Experience in footwear materials, textiles, apparel, or similar manufacturing inputs is preferred.
• Strong vendor negotiation, supplier development, and commercial evaluation skills.
• Hands-on experience with purchase order tracking, inventory management, and stores operations.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and procurement reporting tools.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, ownership, and stakeholder management.
• Educational qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with procurement software and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of footwear manufacturing processes and materials.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, growing business environment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to develop and implement process improvements.

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably within footwear or related manufacturing sectors.

Environment

• The role is based in Noida, Sector 4, with a typical work schedule of 6 days a week.
• The work environment involves coordination with multiple teams including production, quality, finance, and leadership.
• The role may require physical stock checks and working in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

Salary

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Growth Opportunities

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Benefits

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