Sandip Basak

Commercially astute Purchasing, Sourcing and Supply Chain Manager with 23+ years of international experience across procurement, purchasing, supplier management, commercial negotiation, cost optimisation and complex global supply networks. Proven ability to research and benchmark suppliers, evaluate competitive quotations, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, identify cost-saving opportunities, develop supplier networks and improve supplier performance. Strong experience managing multiple suppliers and categories while balancing cost, quality, service, lead time and operational requirements.

Experienced in working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to challenge existing supplier arrangements, improve purchasing practices, strengthen supplier accountability and deliver measurable commercial value. Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel, supplier cost analysis, KPI reporting and structured purchasing data. Hands-on, proactive and commercially focused, with the ability to establish effective purchasing processes, identify opportunities for supplier consolidation and deliver sustainable improvements in cost, control and service.

Sourcing Manager – Global Supply Chain - BAIRD GROUP UK - Leeds, United Kingdom

(2022-12 - 2026-07)

Managed strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, commercial activity, cost analysis, supplier performance and operational delivery across international supply networks. Worked closely with Product, Merchandising, Production, Quality, Logistics and commercial stakeholders to improve cost, service, delivery and supplier accountability.

• Researched, evaluated and developed suppliers based on capability, capacity, cost, quality, service and delivery performance.
• Negotiated supplier pricing, minimum order quantities, lead times, capacity, delivery schedules and commercial terms.
• Analysed supplier cost movements and quotations to identify commercial opportunities, cost efficiencies and alternative sourcing options.
• Challenged supplier pricing and delivery assumptions and negotiated improved commercial and operational outcomes.
• Managed sourcing activity from supplier identification and quotation through development, production, order follow-up and final delivery.
• Identified alternative suppliers and sourcing routes to improve supply resilience and reduce dependency and risk.
• Monitored supplier performance across OTIF, lead time, cost, responsiveness, quality and service levels.
• Maintained supplier trackers, cost sheets, KPI reports, approval records and structured management information to improve purchasing visibility.
• Conducted supplier reviews and supported corrective-action and improvement plans where cost, quality, service or delivery performance required intervention.
• Worked with internal stakeholders to resolve supplier issues, delivery delays, cost challenges and quality concerns.
• Provided supplier insight, cost updates, delivery priorities, risk analysis and commercial recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Supported responsible and sustainable sourcing initiatives while maintaining commercial and operational requirements.
• Improved OTIF performance from 88% to 96%, reduced supplier lead times by up to 13 weeks and delivered 5–8% sourcing cost efficiencies.

Sourcing Manager – Fixed-Term Contract - SMART RECYCLING LTD - Leeds, United Kingdom

(2022-06 - 2022-11)

Managed sourcing operations, supplier coordination, procurement planning and commercial follow-up across operational requirements.

• Managed supplier sourcing and purchasing-related activities across multiple requirements.
• Researched and evaluated suppliers to support competitive sourcing and improved commercial outcomes.
• Supported supplier negotiations, cost evaluation and sourcing optimisation.
• Coordinated supplier requirements through to delivery, maintaining visibility of lead times and operational priorities.
• Strengthened supplier communication and responsiveness through structured follow-up.
• Supported process improvements to increase sourcing efficiency and purchasing visibility.
• Worked across supplier, operational and logistics activities to maintain continuity of supply.

Sourcing Specialist – Technologist & Compliance - J BROWN FABRICS LTD - Leeds, United Kingdom

(2021-02 - 2022-05)

Managed supplier sourcing, technical evaluation, compliance documentation and quality coordination across UK and international supply.

• Researched and evaluated suppliers against product, quality, cost, compliance and delivery requirements.
• Worked with suppliers to assess commercial and technical suitability and improve sourcing outcomes.
• Coordinated supplier quotations, sampling, testing, approvals and delivery follow-up.
• Supported supplier negotiations and sourcing decisions through product and cost analysis.
• Maintained accurate supplier documentation and sourcing records.
• Worked with mills and suppliers to improve consistency, service levels and manufacturing quality.
• Supported compliance, testing and responsible sourcing requirements.

Sourcing Manager - GRASIM INDUSTRIES – ADITYA BIRLA GROUP - India

(2016-02 - 2020-12)

Led international sourcing, supplier partnerships, product development and production coordination across complex textile supply chains.

• Managed international supplier relationships and sourcing activity across multiple product requirements.
• Evaluated supplier capability, capacity, quality, cost and delivery performance.
• Supported commercial negotiations and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Worked with suppliers to improve production readiness, delivery performance and quality.
• Developed alternative sourcing options and supported supplier optimisation.
• Coordinated product requirements from development through production and delivery.
• Worked cross-functionally with Product Development, Production, Quality and commercial teams.

Assistant Manager – Purchasing & Supply - SOKTAS INDIA – A UNIT OF SOKTAS TURKEY - India

(2003-05 - 2014-09)

Built extensive experience across product development, international sourcing, supplier management and textile manufacturing.

• Managed supplier coordination and sourcing activities across international manufacturing networks.
• Evaluated supplier capability, quality, production requirements and delivery performance.
• Supported product costing, development and supplier negotiations.
• Coordinated development, sampling, production and delivery requirements.
• Worked closely with suppliers to resolve quality, production and delivery issues.
• Developed strong commercial and technical understanding of manufacturing, supplier economics and supply-chain operations.

Master's Degree - Innovation & Branding - University of Leeds - Leeds Business School (2014 - 2015)

Bachelor's Degree - Textile Engineering - Indian Institute of Handloom & Textile Technology (2000 - 2003)