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Last Active: 17 August 2026

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1697535

Head - Sourcing - Consumer Products

Valarr.5 - 15 yrs.Bangalore
Posted 3 months ago
Posted 3 months ago

Head - Sourcing China Consumer Products


- We're looking for a highly driven sourcing leader to build and scale our global sourcing engine across consumer-product categories.

- This role is ideal for someone with strong experience sourcing from China and managing consumer-product manufacturing across categories like bags, bottles, stationery, travel, lifestyle accessories, lunchware, home essentials, kids' products, and related categories.

- You will work directly with the founders to build supplier networks, drive product development, improve unit economics, and ensure world-class quality standards as we scale rapidly.

What You'll Own :

Global Sourcing :


Lead sourcing across China and other manufacturing hubs for multiple consumer-product categories.

Supplier Network :


Build and manage strong factory relationships, vendor databases, and sourcing partnerships.

Product Development :

Coordinate sampling, prototyping, factory development, and white-label customization aligned with brand requirements.


Costing & Negotiation :


Own BOM understanding, landed costing, MOQ discussions, payment terms, tooling negotiations, and margin optimization.

Quality & Compliance :

Drive strong quality systems across production, inline inspections, pre-shipment checks, and compliance standards.

Category Expansion :

Support rapid expansion into new product categories by identifying the right suppliers and manufacturing partners.

Team Building :

- Build and lead sourcing, merchandising, and QC teams over time.

- Cross-functional Collaboration

- Work closely with Product, Design, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure smooth execution.

What We're Looking For :

- Strong experience in sourcing consumer products from China

- Experience handling factories and supplier negotiations independently

- Deep understanding of consumer-product manufacturing ecosystems

- Strong costing and commercial negotiation capability

- Experience handling product development and sampling cycles

- Strong operational discipline and ownership mindset

- Ability to travel to sourcing hubs when required

- Strong Excel / costing / sourcing tracker management skills

- Fast-moving and execution-focused mindset

- Strong understanding of quality standards and factory processes

Preferred Experience :

- Experience in D2C or fast-growing consumer brands

- Existing supplier network across China and Asia

- Experience scaling sourcing functions for multiple categories

- Experience in OEM / white-label manufacturing environments

Why Join Us :

- High-impact leadership role working directly with founders

- Opportunity to build the sourcing backbone of a rapidly scaling brand

- Ownership across global sourcing and supplier strategy

- Fast-paced growth environment with long-term leadership potential

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Last Active: 17 August 2026

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Applications:  218
Recruiter Actions:  184

Job Code

1697535

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