Director - Sourcing

Description: Client of Human Capital Express

Location: India (Pan-India sourcing network preferred)

About the Company

Our client is a rapidly growing M2C home décor and furniture brand that champions thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship, and fair pricing. The organization partners with artisan manufacturers across India to build a sourcing ecosystem rooted in innovation, sustainability, and long-term collaboration.

The Role

We are seeking a Sourcing Director to establish and lead the sourcing function across furniture, rugs, lighting, décor, and soft furnishings. The role encompasses the complete sourcing lifecycle from identifying and onboarding suppliers into a low-MOQ, high-agility model to driving excellence in quality, compliance, and cost optimization through technology and data-driven practices.

This opportunity is ideal for a sourcing leader with deep product understanding, commercial acumen, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, design-led environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and implement a strategic sourcing roadmap across all product categories.

- Identify, evaluate, and onboard 15+ factories and artisan partners within the first 60 days.

- Build and manage long-term vendor relationships with a focus on cost, quality, and innovation.

- Partner with Design, Merchandising, and Category teams to optimize product development and pricing.

- Introduce tech-enabled systems for replenishment, quality control, and vendor performance tracking.

- Conduct regular vendor business reviews to assess compliance, performance, and sustainability metrics.

- Lead process improvement initiatives using AI-driven sourcing tools and digital vendor platforms.

What Were Looking For

- 12+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supplier management, preferably in furniture, rugs, textiles, or décor.

- Strong product knowledge with an understanding of raw materials and manufacturing processes.

- Proven success in building and scaling vendor networks across India.

- Strategic, analytical, and tech-forward mindset with exposure to AI, automation, or digital supply systems.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Bachelors degree required; MBA preferred.

- Ability to thrive in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.

Why Join

- Opportunity to architect and lead the sourcing function for a global lifestyle brand.

- Direct exposure to leadership, design, and innovation teams.

- Chance to influence sustainable, technology-led sourcing practices in India.