Product Manager - Food (Delhi Office)

The ideal candidate will report to Division Manager in Regional Headquarter in Hong Kong and will be responsible for leading a team of high performing individuals who own the entire product lifecycle from strategy to evaluation. You will also work cross-functionally to complete product roadmaps and discover new opportunities. 

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and manage the local merchandizing team – food, in New Delhi.
• 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 extent.
• 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.
• Effectively manage the office administration, cost and sales, personnel and IT matters (when Office Manager is out town)

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.
• 3-5 years successful working / sourcing experience in buying office in India for European customers, as Senior Merchandiser / Merchandise Manager for food.
• 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.
• 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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