Sourcing Manager

As a seasoned professional in sourcing and procurement, you will be responsible for developing and implementing effective sourcing strategies to meet the organization's procurement needs. Your primary role will involve coordinating with internal stakeholders to understand their sourcing requirements and provide timely support. You will play a crucial part in identifying and evaluating potential vendors and suppliers to ensure that the procurement of goods and services meets quality and budget requirements. Negotiating contracts and terms of agreement with vendors to secure advantageous pricing and terms will also be a key aspect of your responsibilities. Monitoring and analyzing market trends, supplier capabilities, and product innovation will be essential to drive sourcing improvements. You will oversee the procurement process to ensure the timely delivery of goods and services while maintaining optimal inventory levels. Managing vendor relationships, conducting performance reviews, and ensuring adherence to quality and delivery standards will be integral to your role. Your commercial experience and track record of success in a Category/Sourcing-focused role will be vital. You should have strong Vendor development experience in the Western womenswear or Menswear Category and demonstrate the ability to build strong working relationships with a wide range of internal stakeholders. Excellent analytical abilities will be required to assess supplier capabilities, market trends, and cost structures. You should be conversant with market and trading data. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are also essential to liaise with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Proficiency in project management tools and techniques will be necessary to drive sourcing projects to successful completion. Your ability to solve complex problems and make data-driven decisions to optimize the sourcing process will be critical to your success in this role. To qualify for this position, you should hold a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. A minimum of 8 years of proven experience in sourcing, procurement, or vendor management is required. Demonstrated knowledge of sourcing strategies, supply chain principles, and procurement best practices is essential. Strong negotiation skills with a track record of driving cost savings and operational improvements through sourcing initiatives are also key requirements. In summary, this role demands a professional with expertise in negotiation, supply chain management, vendor management, analytical skills, communication, project management, sourcing, and data analysis.,