Assistant Manager - Sourcing (Kol)

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Designation: Assistant Manager Updated: May 23, 2025 Location: Maharashtra, India Organization: Novel Jewels Ltd. Job Description: Position Purpose & Summary The incumbent is responsible for entire sourcing for all jewellery products for all category in gold and will be responsible product performance from vendor end in right quality & cost. External Stakeholders Internal Stakeholders Vendor Partners Third Party Service Providers Existing & Potential Vendor Partners Market Visits Competitor Visits SCM Quality Assurance Merchandising & Design Support teams Process Contribution Process Outcome Performance Measure Strategic Sourcing Strategic Sourcing – The vendor framework model needs to be developed using different frameworks and plan out the different engagement strategies with vendor partners. New Vendor Evaluation – Vendor evaluation report considering all the technical, commercial and softer aspects. Cost Management – Structured way of costing the products and must lead the cost management and LC matrix for all VPs to ensure cost under control. Vendor Bank Creation – Vendor bench to be created in different skill sets to ensure that supply risk is minimum. 100% SLA Impact Vs Benefit Deployment Assurance Performance Management Lead Time & IH Days Reduction – Ensure delivery is ascertained at minimum lead time and inventory holding days Volume & DDP – Ensure volumes are met as per front ends requirement with prioritization of different products. Vendor Performance Review (Alignment Assurance) Interoperability 20% Reduction 100% OTIF 100% SLA 100% SLA LT & IH DDP & Volume Policy Framework Capability/ Capacity Enhancement Identification of Right Cost Vendors New Capability Enhancement Peak Capacity Management New Vendor Scouting 100% SLA Impact Vs Benefit Deployment Assurance Critical Competencies for Success: Strong Negotiation and Influencing skills to manage the external as well as internal stakeholders. Ability to collaborate closely with other business teams to deliver value to the Aditya Birla Group. Excellent at Stakeholder Management including developing mutually beneficial long-term relationships. Person Profile A successful candidate should have at least 5 - 7 years of experience in sourcing in the Jewellery industry. A strong background in sourcing, vendor management and business acumen in a leading jewellery organization. Knowledge about Jewellery Mfg., Trends, Category Know How and NPD Specifically, the successful candidate should have: Exposure to all the aspects and functions of sourcing. Led & managed the sourcing function in an organization of similar size & scale. Managed the team involving the staffing, mentoring and development of the team members. Should have good networking skills. Behavioural Skills: Delivers Results | Interpersonal Effectiveness | Build Effective Teams | Influence for Impact Educational Qualification: Graduate / Postgraduate Qualifications: Graduate Minimum Experience Level: 3-6 Years Report to: SM-SOURCING PLAIN GOLD (S&E)