Senior Sourcing Merchandiser (Fabric Sourcing)

About the Role:
In this role, you will be accountable for the development process and strategy execution for the assigned
fabric/product departments. You will also be responsible to execute the overall country and mill/vendor
strategy for the department in partnership with the relevant internal teams.
What You'll Do:
• Manage the fabric / product / vendor development process (P2M) in a timely manner (development sampling, initial costs, negotiation/ production & capacity planning to meets the design aesthetic as well as commercially acceptable quality standards)
• Manage relationships with mills/vendors and support vendor allocation & aggregated costing along with overall capacity planning aligned to the cost targets to drive competitive advantage
• Partner with mills/vendors to drive innovation initiatives and superior quality while resolving any fabric/product and quality issues pro actively
• Onboard new mills/vendors and provide training to existing mills/vendors along with supporting the evaluation process
• Look for opportunities for continuous improvement in fabric/product/vendor development, process management and overall sourcing procedures
• Develop communication skills to exchange complex information
• Manage projects and program execution within area of specialty and ensures quality of work