Heritage Bazaar - Sourcing Manager

Job Title: Sourcing Manager

Location: New Delhi, India

About Heritage Bazaar:

Heritage Bazaar is a unique marketplace platform dedicated to discovering, developing, promoting, and showcasing India's artisan clusters on a global scale. We are committed to preserving cultural heritage and empowering artisans through fair trade, capacity building, and global market access. Our platform is more than commerceit's a movement toward economic justice and sustainability.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sourcing Manager responsible for identifying, onboarding, and managing artisan clusters and suppliers across India. This role is crucial in developing a robust and ethical supply chain that meets global quality standards while preserving the authenticity and cultural value of handcrafted products.

Key Responsibilities:

Artisan Cluster Development:

- Identify, assess, and onboard artisan groups and clusters across key craft regions.

- Maintain an active database of suppliers, artisans, and clusters based on product categories and potential.

- Collaborate with Regional Coordinators to build long-term, fair-trade partnerships.

Vendor and Supplier Management:

- Evaluate supplier capabilities, quality, capacity, and ethical compliance.

- Ensure timely procurement of high-quality handcrafted products.

- Develop vendor scorecards and conduct periodic performance evaluations.

Product & Material Sourcing:

- Source raw materials and artisanal products, including textiles, metal wares, wood wares, hand-printed fabrics, and more.

- Collaborate with design and capacity-building teams to implement product development and design interventions.

Process & Compliance:

- Establish and maintain systems for quality control, packaging, and logistics in coordination with internal teams.

- Ensure all sourcing activities align with fair trade, sustainability, and heritage preservation principles.

Market Research & Demand Mapping:

- Conduct research on domestic and international demand trends.

- Identify emerging craft segments and assess sourcing feasibility.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.

- 3+ years of experience in sourcing, preferably in handicrafts, textiles, or artisan-led sectors.

- Deep understanding of Indian craft clusters, artisan ecosystems, and traditional art forms.

- Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor relationship skills.

- Commitment to ethical sourcing, sustainability, and community empowerment.

- Willingness to travel extensively across rural and semi-urban artisan hubs.

Preferred Attributes:

- Experience working with NGOs, cooperatives, or social enterprises.

- Knowledge of quality assurance practices and export standards.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.

What We Offer:

- The opportunity to make a real impact on artisan livelihoods.

- Be part of a purpose-driven brand redefining India's craft economy.

- Collaborative and culturally rich work environment.