Office Manager (Delhi Office)

Company Description

Eurogroup is a global leader in sourcing food, non-food, near-food, and shop-fitting products for leading European retailers. As part of the Coop Group, a leading Swiss retailer, Eurogroup serves various sales formats of their owners and third-party customers. Eurogroup is known for sourcing and negotiating high-quality products at the best price using an innovative approach. With an ISO 9001 certification, Eurogroup ensures high visibility along the supply chain, mitigates risks, and builds long-term relationships with suppliers.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Office Manager located in New Delhi. The primary responsibility entails the effective management of the office administration, the supervision and development of the local merchandizing team – including the evaluation of potential vendors, new products, negotiation of purchase terms and conditions as well as quality inspections – performed by the New Delhi office.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and manage the local merchandizing team in New Delhi.
• Effectively manage the office administration, cost and sales, personnel and IT matters.
• Evaluate potential vendors and new products; negotiate purchases, perform pre-shipment quality inspections and order follow-up.
• Source new products by utilizing local market capabilities to its full extend.
• Develop suppliers in terms of quality assurance and social accountability.
• Establish and organize effective and efficient workflow, in line with company-wide processes and guidelines.
• Regularly communicate with the Regional Headquarters in Hong Kong.

Characteristics of Candidate

• Qualification: University graduate or above, study or work in Europe is an advantage
• Bilingual; fluent in English. German, any additional language is seen as added value.
• 5-10 years successful working experience in buying office in India for European customers, as Senior Merchandise Manager and/or Office Manager.
• Profound knowledge of the India sourcing market and very well connected to quality manufacturers. Knowledge of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and other sourcing markets are seen as an added value
• Familiar with the trends, quality requirements, aspects of sustainability and requirements in the retail market in Central Europe.
• Experience in running a small buying office, including administration and infrastructure, preferably with sourcing experience in apparels, home-textile, decoration, gardening, furniture and food products.
• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated; with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team player, Team leader.
• Dynamic/diligent; hands-on doer with result orientation. Strong wish to perform perfectly.
• Organized, responsible, reliable and flexible.
• Excellent communicator

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