Associate - Sourcing

You will be working at The Souled Store, a leading youth casual-wear brand that also operates as one of India's largest online merchandising platforms. The brand offers products with themed designs such as superheroes, movies, TV shows, and cartoons, while staying updated with the latest youth style and fashion trends. Apart from core apparel categories, they have expanded to introduce new product lines like activewear, supima products, innerwear, personal care products, footwear, and kidswear. The brand has a strong presence both online and offline with stores across India. The Souled Store values a work environment where individuals love what they do and are passionate about their work. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop and implement sourcing strategies in line with company objectives. - Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service terms to secure favorable terms. - Monitor supplier performance to ensure adherence to quality, cost, and delivery requirements. - Cultivate a collaborative and high-performance culture within the sourcing team. - Drive cost-saving initiatives and identify opportunities for reducing expenses. - Implement best practices in sourcing and procurement processes. - Identify and mitigate risks associated with the supply chain. - Collaborate with other departments like operations, logistics, and finance to align sourcing activities with overall business goals. **Qualifications:** - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; MBA preferred. - Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations and cost-saving projects. - Profound understanding of sourcing and procurement principles, practices, and techniques. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. - Effective leadership skills and experience in team management. - Capability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic setting while managing multiple priorities. If you are passionate about working in a dynamic environment, driving cost-saving initiatives, and ensuring efficient sourcing practices, and possess the necessary qualifications and skills, we welcome you to join our team at The Souled Store.,