Merchandiser

The candidate will be responsible for strategic sourcing and vendor management, focusing specifically on fabric sourcing. You must possess exceptional negotiation, market research, and communication skills to effectively drive the company's sourcing strategies and improve product offerings for stakeholders. Your key responsibilities will include developing and implementing a strategic sourcing framework to enhance the competitive advantage of the supply chain, managing vendor relationships to ensure alignment with quality, cost, and delivery standards, and leading negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms and drive cost efficiency. It will also be crucial to collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives, monitor vendor performance, ensure compliance with procurement policies, and explore innovative sourcing solutions to adapt to market conditions and consumer needs. To excel in this role, you must have proven expertise in strategic sourcing and vendor management, with a strong background in fabric sourcing. Proficiency in negotiation, market research, and communication is essential, along with strong analytical skills to identify sourcing opportunities. Additionally, familiarity with retail trends and market dynamics, as well as the ability to develop and maintain productive vendor relationships, will be beneficial. Experience with sourcing and procurement software tools is an added advantage. Overall, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to Mahina's mission of disrupting the menstrual hygiene and incontinence product categories in India through sustainable sourcing solutions.,