Job Title : Assistant Manager, Sourcing

Department : Fabric Sourcing

Reporting : Head Sourcing

Job Accountabilities :

- With direction from the Design, plans and coordinates the sourcing activities.

- Work closely with suppliers / vendors to ensure timely delivery of products, replenishment of stock, re-orders.

- Work closely with Design teams including Design Studio and Merchandise teams on fulfilment of their requirement both in terms of quality and cost.

- Follow up with suppliers / vendors to ensure timely delivery of products

- Develop sourcing plans, allocate resources, and identify potential issues.

- Sourcing and development of new vendors and retain existing vendors

- Manage the sampling and product approval process

- Provide market information to Design, Merchandise and Category teams in identifying right products, new product line and categories

- Work with Merchandising and Quality team to discuss and finalize on seasonal product line / categories

- Conduct supplier analysis and evaluate potential vendors based on quality of products, best possible price, volume of discounts and delivery standards

- Identify ways to reduce costs and devise plan of action that are focused on creating greater efficiencies, economies of scale and better quality products.

- Develop a negotiation strategy that shall impact the pricing, and delivery timeline

Desired Skills and Experience :

- Knowledge of Yarn Dyed and printing

- Experience in sourcing fabrics

- Good sense of Colour

- Aesthetic sensibility

- Record / Data management skills

- Good experience with Home Textiles (Home Furnishings)

- Analytical skills

- Networking skills

- Good communication, negotiation skills.

- Willingness to travel.

Other Requirements for the Role :

- Diploma / Graduate in Textile Engineering

- Proven work experience as a fabric sourcing

- Experience: 8 to 10 years of experience in home furnishing division.

- Wiling candidates with Merchandise experience can also be seen

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