Manages the respective Sourcing area and Suppliers for her / his category. Ensures Product Development is being conducted with the correct Suppliers within the Sourcing strategy and matrix in line with the On Time Delivery objective, Sustainability Roadmap, and footprint requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Sources new potential suppliers, collect market and competitor activities.
- Monitor performance KPI on Sourcing footprint for designated Sourcing area, OMU, Critical path (E2E Milestones) and On time Delivery performance
- Executes in line with agreements made in collaborative development meetings between Design, Merchant, and Technical Services
- Supports the development and management of lasting strategic supplier relationships.
- Assures competitive OCS, supports for final negotiations.
- Manages capacities of suppliers and production units / Manages his / her part of preproduction activities.
- Manage E2E Calendar
- Communicate with respective EU Merchant, Order Writing and Planning teams for post order activities (including PO amendments as applicable)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Extensive experience of local sourcing marketsExcellent technical and commercial understanding of defined product categoriesGood knowledge of garment construction, costing and fabricsGood problem-solving and critical thinking skillsGood numerical and good analytical skillsUnderstanding of financial measurementsGood self-organization and work structuring skillsStrong negotiation skillsStrong communicatorPositive forward-looking mind-set and team spiritedRequisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications
Global Sourcing experience for around 10+ yearsLeading & managing Sourcing & Product Development TeamsRelevant graduate university degree or equivalent work experience