Sourcing Engineer Full Time

Who We Are: 

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Pune, Frido is a leading ergonomic comfort and wellness 

brand dedicated to helping people walk, sit, and sleep better. Starting with mobility aids, Frido has 

evolved into a holistic comfort brand offering footwear, cushions, pillows, and ergonomic 

accessories designed to enhance everyday well-being. With innovation at its core, Frido blends science, 

design, and technology to create products that bring comfort to every step and moment of life. 

Our Vision – Redefining Comfort for Modern Living 

What We Offer: 

 Ergonomic Footwear & Insoles – Designed to reduce foot strain and improve posture. 

 Cushions & Backrests – For enhanced sitting comfort at work or home. 

 Sleep & Rest Products – Including orthopedic pillows and supportive accessories. 

 Mobility Aids – Wheelchairs and assistive devices promoting independence and comfort. 

 Experiential Retail & Custom Comfort Solutions – Foot-scanning, posture analysis, and 

personalized product recommendations. 

Key Responsibilities  

Sourcing & Vendor Management  

• Identify and develop new vendors for fabrics, foam, filling materials, trims,  

packaging, and finished products.  

• Conduct supplier evaluations based on quality, pricing, capacity, compliance,  

and delivery timelines.  

• Negotiate costing, MOQ, lead time, and commercial terms with suppliers.  

• Maintain vendor database and sourcing records.  

• Work on alternate sourcing to reduce risk and improve cost efficiency.  

New Product Development (NPD)  

• Develop new home furnishing products based on market trends and business  

requirements.  

• Coordinate with design, merchandising, QA, and production teams for sample  

development.  

• Work on product benchmarking and competitor analysis.  

• Source and develop innovative materials, fabrics, constructions, and finishes.  

• Ensure timely development and approval of proto, fit, and production samples.  

• Prepare BOM (Bill of Materials), product specifications, and development  

trackers.  

Technical & Quality Coordination  

• Understand product construction, stitching methods, foam specifications, GSM,  

density, and fabric performance.  

• Coordinate with QC team to ensure product quality standards are met.  

• Resolve technical and production-related issues during development and bulk  

production.  

• Conduct factory visits and sample reviews when required.  

• Ensure products meet performance, durability, and safety requirements.  

Costing & Commercials  

• Prepare product costing sheets and analyze cost reduction opportunities.  

• Work on value engineering without compromising quality.  

• Monitor material consumption and wastage control.  

Production Follow-up  

• Coordinate with suppliers for on-time raw material and sample delivery.  

• Track development timelines and ensure smooth handover to production.  

• Support pilot runs and initial production approvals.  

Required Skills  

• Strong knowledge of home furnishing materials and manufacturing processes.  

• Understanding of fabrics, foam, fillings, quilting, stitching, lamination, and  

packaging.  

• Vendor negotiation and sourcing capability.  

• Product costing and BOM preparation.  

• Good communication and coordination skills.  

• Problem-solving and analytical approach.  

• Proficiency in MS Excel and product tracking sheets.  

Preferred Qualification  

• Bachelor’s degree/Diploma/Masters in Textile Engineering, Fashion Technology, 

Industrial Engineering, or related field is preferrable 

• 4–7 years of experience in sourcing, product development, or merchandising in 

Home furnishing, bedding, mattress, or soft furnishing industry.