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 14 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. .