Purpose of the position is to manage the sourcing function for one of the key apparel brand of the organization.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

- Finding capable manufactures who provide the best product cost, quality and delivery objectives - ensuring maximum bottom-line impact.

- Distributing samples to suppliers and managing the process to receive completed quotes before Range Presentation.

- Choosing a final supplier(s) including negotiating the best cost and contract terms after evaluating supplier potentials.

- Managing the supplier relationship on an ongoing basis, solving all their issues related to GRN & payments.

- Managing the supplier manufacturing process to ensure they meet delivery performance metrics. Also influencing the supplier's manufacturing processes, technology decisions and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organizations.

- Developing negotiation strategies to deliver against business objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers. This includes periodic rebidding to ensure our costs remain competitive.

- Developing risk mitigation strategies including contingency plans, lead-time reductions and supply chain efficiencies.

- Partnering closely with cross functional teams including the retail category team, finance & SCM to deliver stocks on time & net revenue. (Design Team, QA, Retail Planning, SCM)

Skills, Experiences and Desired Attributes :

- Minimum 5-8 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain in apparel manufacturing, textile or retail industry

- Excellent negotiating abilities

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with significant levels of ambiguity

- Work independently to balance multiple tasks and competing priorities simultaneously

- Strong eye for details

Educational Qualification/other qualification : 

- MBA in Operations Management, Business, Supply Chain, or related apparel and textile comparable industry experience

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