Head of Sourcing

JSW Sports is looking for a Head of Sourcing to lead the sourcing and manufacturing strategy for its growing portfolio of apparel, footwear, and accessories. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for building a world-class vendor ecosystem, driving operational excellence, and delivering high-quality products that meet global standards while remaining cost competitive.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing Strategy

• Develop and execute the end-to-end sourcing strategy across apparel, footwear, and accessories.
• Build a scalable, agile, and resilient sourcing network aligned with the company's growth plans.
• Identify and onboard strategic manufacturing partners across India and Asia.
• Continuously evaluate the supplier base to improve quality, innovation, speed, and cost competitiveness.

Vendor & Manufacturing Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with manufacturing partners and suppliers.
• Lead commercial negotiations, contract management, and vendor performance reviews.
• Manage production capacities to ensure uninterrupted supply and business continuity.
• Drive supplier capability development and ensure adherence to ethical sourcing and compliance standards.

Cost & Operational Excellence

• Drive cost optimisation initiatives without compromising product quality, performance, or innovation.
• Lead value engineering initiatives across materials, manufacturing processes, and product construction.
• Monitor sourcing performance through key metrics, including cost savings, supplier performance, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Ensure efficient inventory planning and production scheduling in partnership with Product Development and Planning teams.

Product Innovation & Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Product Design, Product Development, Merchandising, and Quality teams to bring innovative products to market.
• Leverage access to elite athletes and the Athlete Innovation Lab to source materials and manufacturing solutions that enhance product performance.
• Identify and introduce new materials, manufacturing technologies, and sustainable sourcing practices.
• Support the development of products purpose-built for Indian athletes and consumers.

Cross-functional Leadership

• Partner with Design, Merchandising, Finance, Operations, and Marketing teams to ensure seamless execution from concept to market.
• Build sourcing processes, governance frameworks, and supplier scorecards to improve visibility and decision-making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing sourcing team.

Qualifications & Experience

• 15–18 years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, manufacturing, or vendor management within the sportswear, apparel, footwear, or consumer products industry.
• Demonstrated experience in building and managing sourcing operations across multiple product categories.
• Strong network of factories and manufacturing partners across India and Asia.
• Proven track record of negotiating commercial agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships.