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. Job Location : HSR Layout, Bangalore (on-site) 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 IndiaBuild a robust, future-ready vendor panel across all product categoriesLeverage strong industry network to identify, pitch, and onboard high-potential vendor partners at speedEstablish clear vendor evaluation frameworks (test phase → scale readiness → long-term partnership) 2. Cost Leadership & Open Costing:Own cost competitiveness across all sourcing marketsDrive open costing frameworks with deep cost breakdowns (fabric, trims, CM, overheads)Build negotiation strategies backed by independent cost structures, not vendor-led inputsStrong understanding of duty structures, trade routes, and regional cost arbitrage 3. Material & Product Expertise:Strong command over synthetic sourcing and performance fabricsDeep knowledge of raw material ecosystems across China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and IndiaEnable product excellence through better materials, construction, and supplier capability 4. Capacity & Supply Planning:Manage supplier capacity at factory & style level aligned to growth plansEnsure speed, flexibility, and scalability in supplyAnticipate risks and build backup strategies across regions/vendors 5. Development, Commercialization & Production Leadership:Accountable for end-to-end execution at supplier levelLead development → commercialization → production lifecycleDrive faster GTM timelines by identifying bottlenecks and solving structurallyEnsure all quality, costing, and operational standards are consistently met 6. Product Success & Launch Excellence:Improve hit-rate of launches (sales, returns, reviews) through sourcing excellencePartner cross-functionally to elevate product quality and speed-to-market 7. Stakeholder & Partner Management:Act as a brand ambassador to all vendor partnersBuild strong relationships with factory leadership and internal stakeholdersEnable quick decision-making and issue resolution through alignment 8. Team Leadership & Culture:Lead and develop high-performing sourcing, development, and production teamsDrive coaching, capability building, and team engagementFoster a culture of ownership, speed, and continuous improvement 9. Continuous Improvement & Transformation:Challenge existing systems and drive process optimizationImplement scalable frameworks and tools for sourcing excellenceBring a bold, problem-solving mindset to transform operations Ideal Candidate Profile:Experience:10+ years in global sourcing / manufacturing / supply chainStrong 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 & negotiationStrong understanding of synthetic fabrics and global material sourcingExcellent stakeholder management & communication skillsStrong analytical and operational thinkingHigh ownership with ability to operate in fast-paced, high-growth environments Leadership Traits:Highly collaborative and influentialResilient under pressure, thrives in ambiguityChallenges status quo and drives meaningful impact at scale Qualifications:Degree in Engineering / Product / Supply Chain or related fieldsStrong proficiency in MS Office and data-driven decision makingFluent in English (written & spoken) https://blissclub.com/