Job Title : Sourcing Manager
Job Location : HSR Layout, Bangalore (on-site)
About Company:
Blissclub is one of India's fastest-growing apparel brands, built with a singular mission: to build comfortable and functional apparel for India. We are reimagining the apparel space- not just designing products, but building a movement. What started as a community-first D2C brand has expanded into experience-led retail destinations where our Blissqueens don't just shop, they connect, discover, and belong.
Founded in 2020 by ISB alum Minu Margeret, Blissclub has raised Series A of $15 million in May 2022 led by Eight Roads Ventures and Elevation Capital followed by another round of Rs. 33 Crores in May 2025.
Featured on LinkedIn's Top Startups list in 2022 and 2025, we're one of India's fastest-growing D2C brands redefining comfortable apparel for India.
Role Overview
A critical leadership role responsible for building and scaling a best-in-class global sourcing engine-driving agility, competitiveness, and innovation across the supply chain.
This role owns end-to-end sourcing strategy, vendor ecosystem, and execution excellence across development, commercialization, and production.
Key Responsibilities
1. Sourcing Strategy & Vendor Ecosystem
- Lead and scale Blissclub's global sourcing network across SEA, SWA, and India
- Build a robust, future-ready vendor panel across all product categories
- Leverage strong industry network to identify, pitch, and onboard high-potential vendor partners at speed
- Establish clear vendor evaluation frameworks (test phase scale readiness long-term partnership)
2. Cost Leadership & Open Costing
- Own cost competitiveness across all sourcing markets
- Drive open costing frameworks with deep cost breakdowns (fabric, trims, CM, overheads)
- Build negotiation strategies backed by independent cost structures, not vendor-led inputs
- Strong understanding of duty structures, trade routes, and regional cost arbitrage
3. Material & Product Expertise
- Strong command over synthetic sourcing and performance fabrics
- Deep knowledge of raw material ecosystems across China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and India
- Enable product excellence through better materials, construction, and supplier capability
4. Capacity & Supply Planning
- Manage supplier capacity at factory & style level aligned to growth plans
- Ensure speed, flexibility, and scalability in supply
- Anticipate risks and build backup strategies across regions/vendors
5. Development, Commercialization & Production Leadership
- Accountable for end-to-end execution at supplier level
- Lead development commercialization production lifecycle
- Drive faster GTM timelines by identifying bottlenecks and solving structurally
- Ensure all quality, costing, and operational standards are consistently met
6. Product Success & Launch Excellence
- Improve hit-rate of launches (sales, returns, reviews) through sourcing excellence
- Partner cross-functionally to elevate product quality and speed-to-market
7. Stakeholder & Partner Management
- Act as a brand ambassador to all vendor partners
- Build strong relationships with factory leadership and internal stakeholders
- Enable quick decision-making and issue resolution through alignment
8. Team Leadership & Culture
- Lead and develop high-performing sourcing, development, and production teams
- Drive coaching, capability building, and team engagement
- Foster a culture of ownership, speed, and continuous improvement
9. Continuous Improvement & Transformation
- Challenge existing systems and drive process optimization
- Implement scalable frameworks and tools for sourcing excellence
- Bring a bold, problem-solving mindset to transform operations
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experience
- 10+ years in global sourcing / manufacturing / supply chain
- Strong experience in apparel (bottom wear, sports bras, performance wear)
- Proven track record in vendor development, costing, and scale operations
Core Skills
- Deep expertise in open costing & negotiation
- Strong understanding of synthetic fabrics and global material sourcing
- Excellent stakeholder management & communication skills
- Strong analytical and operational thinking
- High ownership with ability to operate in fast-paced, high-growth environments
Leadership Traits
- Highly collaborative and influential
- Resilient under pressure, thrives in ambiguity
- Challenges status quo and drives meaningful impact at scale
Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering / Product / Supply Chain or related fields
- Strong proficiency in MS Office and data-driven decision making
- Fluent in English (written & spoken)
