Suraj More
Mumbai
Summary
Sourcing manager with extensive experience at Indo Count, Welspun, and Birla Century. Specializes in international procurement and sustainable sourcing, managing over 700 crore of annual procurement. Skilled in cost negotiation and supplier vetting, with a strong focus on optimizing supply chain processes and enhancing vendor relationships to improve efficiency and quality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing Manager
Indo Count
Thane
09.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded global sourcing initiatives for home textile products and raw materials, managing a portfolio of over 50 Domestic and international vendors across Asia and Europe.
- Material Planning and Forecasting: Prepared three-month rolling forecasts for fabric procurement from subcontractors to ensure seamless production and sourcing operations.
- Negotiated vendor pricing based on market trends and historical data, selected vendors for quality and delivery metrics, and conducted monthly visits for order follow-up and market trend analysis.
- Monitored raw material reconciliation (cotton fiber and yarn), addressed inventory aging, and coordinated team efforts to liquidate excess stock.
- Developed and implemented vendor performance management programs, leading to a 20% improvement in on-time delivery rates.
- Collaborated with design and product development teams to align sourcing strategies with market trends and product specifications.
- Managed import/export logistics and compliance, ensuring smooth international trade operations.
- Sustainability Initiatives: Successfully implemented a recycled yarn and fabric project, contributing to the company's sustainability goals.
Assistant Sourcing and Sales Manager
Birla Century
Mumbai
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Identified and vetted new suppliers, conducting factory audits and risk assessments to ensure ethical and sustainable practices.
- Managed vendor relationships, resolving issues and fostering collaboration to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Monitored market trends and raw material costs to guide sourcing strategies and mitigate price fluctuations.
- Sourced Greige and finished Fabric for a diverse range of home textile products, including bedding, bath, and decor.
- Supported development of product samples and prototypes, ensuring alignment with client specifications to drive product quality.
Senior Sourcing Executive
Indo Count
Mumbai
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Finalized vendor selection based on critical factors such as quality, price, delivery reliability, and performance, establishing strong vendor partnerships.
- Prepared three-month rolling forecasts for fabric procurement from subcontractors to align with production schedules and demand fluctuations.
- Facilitated communication between internal teams and international suppliers to streamline sourcing processes.
- Updated and maintained vendor databases and product information to enhance sourcing accuracy and supplier relationships.
- Supported senior sourcing managers in managing purchase orders and tracking shipments to ensure operational efficiency.
- Conducted preliminary market research on potential sourcing regions and suppliers.
Executive, TSD
Welspun Ltd
Anjar
07.2016 - 03.2020
- Developed PPC plans based on sales forecasting and customer orders, aligning production schedules with inventory levels and machine capacities to ensure timely order deliveries.
- Managed the approval process for lab dips, strike-offs, and physical trims with buyers, ensuring that all samples met buyer specifications and were approved prior to mass production.
- Collaborated with internal buying teams to facilitate seamless order execution, from order receipt through to dispatch, including managing all necessary approvals from buying houses on trims, packaging, and color shades.
- Maintained continuous communication with reputed buying houses, providing regular updates on production status, quality assurance, and resolving any issues to maintain a high level of client satisfaction and product quality.
Education
PGDM - Marketing
Welingkar institute
Mumbai, India06-2019
B.Tech - Manmade Textile
Sivaji University
India05-2016
Diploma - Textile Manufacturing
D.K.T.E Collage of Engineering
India05-2013
Skills
- Supplier Identification & Vetting
- International Procurement
- Cost Negotiation
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Risk Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Sustainable Sourcing
- Quality Assurance
- Audit and Compliance Management
- Raw Material Sourcing
- Home Textiles Sourcing
Accomplishments
- Optimized sourcing of N Gripe warp-knitted polyester fabric from Japan, eliminating 18 cm wastage and delivering ~₹2.5 lakh quarterly savings.
- Identified GSM mismatch in 90TC flannel fabric and implemented GSM-specific construction by reducing pick count by 2 for 170 GSM, achieving ₹4/meter cost reduction and ~₹8 lakh quarterly savings.
- Optimized sourcing of T400 Lycra yarn from Turkey by reducing package size, achieving 5% cost savings and improving procurement efficiency.
- Collaboration with domestic and international vendors (Vietnam, Turkey, Japan, India) for strategic sourcing initiatives.
Projects
- Leading ‘Vendex’ vendor-driven procurement initiative to improve supply chain efficiency, enhance vendor accountability, and reduce lead times.
- Working on AI-based fabric inspection implementation for finished fabrics to improve defect detection accuracy and reduce manual inspection dependency.
Timeline
Sourcing Manager
Indo Count
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Sourcing and Sales Manager
Birla Century
07.2022 - 09.2023
Senior Sourcing Executive
Indo Count
03.2020 - 07.2022
Executive, TSD
Welspun Ltd
07.2016 - 03.2020
PGDM - Marketing
Welingkar institute
B.Tech - Manmade Textile
Sivaji University
Diploma - Textile Manufacturing
D.K.T.E Collage of Engineering