Head - Strategic Sourcing
Core
Oversee procurement and sourcing operations for raw materials (fabric and trims) to ensure high quality, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery across wholesale, retail, and export channels.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing manager (textiles)
Builds
Sourcing strategies, vendor contracts, and supply mix for seasonal product lines
Domain
Textile manufacturing and global supply chain
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, RFQ/RFP management, price negotiation, vendor relationship management, market intelligence, risk mitigation, budgeting, team leadership
Preferred skills
International sourcing, new vendor induction, cost advantage identification, supplier innovation summits
Technologies
RFQ, RFP, E-bidding platforms
Responsibilities
Develop seasonal sourcing strategies, conduct price discovery via bidding, manage vendor relationships and performance, identify and evaluate new global suppliers, mitigate supply chain risks, lead and develop the sourcing team