Santosh Bani

About Santosh Bani

It’s my pleasure to introduce myself.I’m Santosh, born and raised in Belagavi, India, where I also completed my education. I bring 16+ years of experience in procurement, specializing in yarn and fabric sourcing, along with strong technical support and product development expertise.My key strength is my positive and resilient attitude. I enjoy taking on challenges and firmly believe in the mindset of “I can do it.” I approach both success and failure with balance, viewing each as a learning opportunity. Rather than calling it a weakness, I see continuous improvement as my focus—I never leave a task incomplete, I believe in hard work, and I strive for perfection in everything I do.Short-Term Goal:To work on a platform where I can grow my career while contributing to the organization’s growth, in alignment with its vision and values.Long-Term Goal:To become one of the key contributors to the organization’s success and help establish the company as a benchmark in the industry.Work Ethic:“I never neglect an opportunity for my improvement.”Core Expertise – Sourcing & ProcurementCreating and identifying sourcing opportunitiesEvaluating factory capabilities in line with company and ethical standardsNegotiating pricing and trading terms with suppliersIdentifying and developing new regional manufacturing opportunitiesCross-costing analysis to recommend the best suppliersConducting factory visits and new supplier evaluationsBuilding strong partnerships with key vendors for cost and flexibility advantagesTraining vendors on processes, performance, quality standards, and product developmentManaging product development for woven and knit apparelOverseeing sampling, approvals, and timelinesEnd-to-end costing across product categoriesDeveloping future-ready regional sourcing strategiesCreating and analyzing cost-comparison tools for informed decision-making

Experience

1. Head of Procurement

   Zeel Climate Clothing

   Jan 2026 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Responsible for end-to-end procurement, strategic fabric sourcing, and technical support for rainwear, winterwear, and workwear categories. Leads sourcing strategy, supplier development, cost optimization, and material innovation while ensuring quality, compliance, and on-time delivery. Acts as a key interface between design, merchandising, production, and suppliers to ensure technically sound and commercially viable materials.Fabric Sourcing & Supplier ManagementSource and develop functional fabrics for rainwear, winterwear, and workwear including PU, PVC, laminated, bonded, fleece, softshell, twill, oxford, and canvas. Identify and onboard reliable mills and processors across weaving, knitting, coating, and lamination. Negotiate price, MOQ, lead time, payment terms, and annual rate contracts, and build long-term domestic and international supplier partnerships.Provide technical guidance on fabric construction, GSM, denier,breathability, and performance standards. Support R&D and product development for waterproof, windproof, and durable fabrics. Evaluate fabric performance including waterproof rating breathabilityPrepare fabric costing sheets covering yarn, processing, coating, wastage, and logistics. Drive cost optimization without compromising quality. Track procurement budgets and ensure target margins are achievedEnsure fabrics meet buyer specifications and industry standards. Monitor bulk fabric quality, shade consistency, and defect control.Work closely with merchandising, production, QA, and planning teams substitutions, and technical problem-solving. Manage critical issues related to fabric delays, rejections.Develop procurement MIS, dashboards, and vendor performance reports. Improve sourcing processes, reduce lead times, and enhance supply chain efficiency. Forecast fabric requirements aligned with seasonal demand. Track new fabric technologies, coatings, sustainable materials, and market trends to improve product performance and competitive

Education

• GOVT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE, GOKAK

  Textile Technology