senior sourcing Merchandiser (fabric)

• Summary
In this role, you will be accountable for the development process and strategy execution for the assigned fabric departments (Knits & Performance). You will also be responsible to execute the overall country and mill strategy for the department in partnership with the relevant internal teams.
• Job Description
• Manage the fabric 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 and support vendor allocation & aggregated costing along with overall capacity planning aligned to the cost targets to drive competitive advantage
• Partner with mills to drive innovation initiatives and superior quality while resolving any fabric/product and quality issues pro actively
• Onboard new mills and provide training to existing mills/vendors along with supporting the evaluation process
• Look for opportunities for continuous improvement in fabric 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