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Role ObjectiveOwn end-to-end procurement and sourcing for the bags & luggage category by travelling to factories, onboarding vendors, driving cost efficiencies, and ensuring high-quality, on-time production at scale for a fast-growing consumer brand.Key Responsibilities1. Sourcing, Travel & Vendor Onboarding (End-to-End)Travel extensively to domestic and international factories to identify, evaluate, and onboard vendorsOwn factory audits, compliance checks, and capability assessments before onboardingBuild and manage vendor base across India, China, Vietnam, and BangladeshLead end-to-end vendor onboarding from discovery to stable bulk productionDevelop alternate suppliers to reduce dependency and sourcing riskMaintain vendor scorecards covering cost, quality, delivery, and reliability2. Commercials & CostingNegotiate pricing, MOQs, lead times, and payment termsDrive continuous cost optimization without compromising qualityTrack raw material price movements and mitigate cost impactOwn margin visibility at SKU and category level3. Product Development & ProductionWork closely with design and product teams on:Materials: ABS, PC, Polyester, PUComponents: zippers, frames, wheels, locks, locks systems, trimsManage sampling → pilot runs → bulk production end-to-endOwn production planning and timelines aligned with demand forecasts4. Quality & ComplianceEnsure factory quality standards and audit complianceReduce rejection rates and post-production defectsOwn QC processes, root-cause analysis, and corrective actionsEnsure consistent quality across vendors and batches5. Operations & Scale PlanningForecast vendor capacity and production feasibilityPrevent last-minute production bottlenecksSupport rapid scale-up during peak demand cycles and new launchesMust-Have Skills (Non-Negotiable)Deep category expertise in bags & luggageHands-on experience sourcing bags at commercial scaleProven experience travelling to factories and onboarding vendorsStrong negotiation, costing, and margin ownership skillsFactory-level exposure covering sampling, production, and QCExperience working in a fast-paced D2C / consumer brandStrong ownership mindset — not a PO-processing role