Sourcing Manager - Footwear & Accessories

About STYLI

STYLI is an e-commerce brand founded in 2019 by Landmark Group, emerging as one of the largest fashion and beauty platforms in the GCC and India. With a strong focus on trendy, affordable fashion and beauty products, STYLI bring over 40,000 styles to men, women, kids, and beauty enthusiasts, offering them the latest global trends delivered directly to their doorsteps.

Our vision is to be the most aspirational value fast fashion and lifestyle destination, delivering seamless service excellence. We aim to create personalized experiences, engaging customers across all touchpoints, and continually expanding our curated selection to meet their evolving need states. STYLI has quickly become a dominant force in the e-commerce fashion space across the GCC - Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait and in India.

Industry: E-commerce / Fashion Retail

Reports To: Head of Sourcing

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly driven and detail-oriented Sourcing Manager to lead and optimize the procurement of footwear and fashion accessories for our mass-market e-commerce platform in India and GCC. This role is pivotal in building a cost-effective, scalable, and trend-aligned supply base that delivers quality products at speed and value. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in working with Indian and regional vendors, understand the nuances of fast-moving e-commerce demands, and be agile in handling vendor development, pricing, and category growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for mass-market footwear and fashion accessories (bags, belts, socks, etc.) tailored to Indian e-commerce customers.
• Identify, onboard, and manage a vendor base across India and South Asia (especially in regions like Delhi, Noida, Agra, Kanpur, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, etc.).
• Lead cost negotiations, margin planning, and supplier terms to meet business targets.
• Collaborate closely with category, design, merchandising, and supply chain teams to align sourcing with trends, demand forecasts, and go-to-market calendars.
• Ensure timely sample development and approvals in line with brand specifications and TAT.
• Drive product development by working closely with vendors on innovation, trend alignment, and value engineering.
• Ensure vendor compliance with quality standards, ethical sourcing, and delivery SLAs.
• Monitor market dynamics including raw material pricing, competitor sourcing trends, and regional manufacturing capabilities.
• Use data-driven insights to track supplier performance, costing, and sell-through results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Technology – specialization in Footwear and accessories.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience in sourcing for footwear and fashion accessories, preferably in e-commerce or large retail.
• Strong vendor network in India and knowledge of regional manufacturing hubs.
• Deep understanding of Indian mass-market customer preferences, pricing sensitivity, and seasonal cycles.
• Ability to manage multiple product categories, vendors, and timelines simultaneously.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and basic ERP/PLM tools.
• Willingness to travel domestically to factories and vendor hubs as required.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working with or for major e-commerce platforms
• Familiarity with private label development and fast fashion cycles.