Sourcing Manager

Buildskill is one of Indias fastest-growing home improvement and tools brands, rooted in precision, product innovation, and operational excellence. As we expand globally with a new office in China, were looking for aSourcing Managerwith strong Mandarin fluency, deep international vendor management experience, and the maturity to lead cross-border sourcing operations. If youre a self-made professional whos built expertise from the ground up, navigated tough negotiations, and understands the sourcing lifecycle end-to-end, this is a seat at the table that defines Buildskills global footprint.

What Youll Do

• China Vendor Management:Manage our newly set-up China office and build strong relationships with Chinese suppliers, manufacturers, and local partners.
• International Coordination:Act as the bridge between Buildskill India and our Chinese counterpart, ensuring complete alignment on quality, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Negotiation Ownership:Lead all supplier negotiations to ensure competitive pricing, contractual compliance, and long-term vendor confidence.
• Travel frequently to China:Represent Buildskill during global sourcing trips, including factory visits, audits, and trade exhibitions.
• Cross-Cultural Liaison:Accompany the CEO to China as translator and operational support during vendor or partner meetings.
• Sourcing and Procurement:Oversee vendor onboarding, product sampling, order placement, quality control, and logistics follow-up.
• Operational Excellence:Build purchase systems, tracking processes, and vendor performance reviews from scratch.
• Team and Office Oversight:Manage workflow, personnel, and vendor relationships connected to the China office, ensuring smooth day-to-day coordination.
• Strategic Input:Support leadership with sourcing insights, cost analytics, trend research, and risk assessments for product or vendor diversification.

Who You Are

• Fluent inMandarin (spoken mandatory); reading and writing skills are a strong plus.
• Strong command ofEnglish communication (spoken and written).
• 610 years ofhands-on sourcing, procurement, or purchaseexperience, preferably in a hardware, tooling, or automotive environment.
• Proven track record ofvendor management, factory coordination, and supplier negotiationin China.
• Exposure toChina travel and manufacturing ecosystemsis mandatory.
• Stable professional history at least2+ years in each organizationthroughout your career.
• Strong Excel skills including data analysis, tracking dashboards, and cost evaluation.
• Ground-up professional someone whohas worked their way up through experience and persistence, not just degrees.
• Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and relationship-management skills.
• Comfortable managing remote operations, time zones, and multicultural teams.
• Independent, self-disciplined, and capable of taking full ownership with minimal supervision.
• Must hold avalid passportand be ready for regular international travel with the CEO

Why Buildskill

• High-impact role reporting directly to the CEO.
• Work across languages, borders, and product lines, driving sourcing strategy for an industry-leading brand.
• Visible results, strong career ownership, and frequent exposure to international business leadership.