Lead Sourcer

About the role

Nike India's Talent Acquisition team seeks a Lead Sourcer to build robust talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs. This role involves leading sourcing efforts across multiple functions, partnering with recruiters to define strategies, and leveraging market intelligence to guide stakeholder decisions. The position is based in Karnataka, India, on an on-site basis.

What you’ll do

• Lead sourcing for mid to senior-level roles ensuring strong pipeline health
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to define sourcing strategies
• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for current and future needs
• Use market intelligence and research to guide sourcing approaches
• Leverage multi-channel sourcing tools to improve scale and efficiency
• Manage high-priority and leadership searches while balancing ongoing requirements
• Ensure strong candidate engagement through timely communication
• Act as a point of escalation for sourcing challenges and blockers

What you’ll bring

• 12+ years of experience in sourcing or talent acquisition
• Strong capability in market mapping and talent pipelining
• Proven experience supporting mid to senior-level roles including leadership searches
• Hands-on expertise with sourcing tools like LinkedIn, CRM platforms, and job boards
• Ability to influence hiring decisions through data and insights
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience