Senior Sourcing Merchandiser

About the Role
In this role, you will be accountable for the development process and strategy execution for the assigned product departments (Woven: Top/Dress/Skirt). You will also be responsible to execute the overall country and vendor strategy for the department in partnership with the relevant internal teams.
What You'll Do
• Manage the product 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 vendors and support vendor allocation & aggregated costing along with overall capacity planning aligned to the cost targets to drive competitive advantage
• Partner with vendors to drive innovation initiatives and superior quality while resolving any product and quality issues proactively
• Onboard new vendors and provide training to existing vendors along with supporting the evaluation process
• Look for opportunities for continuous improvement in product development, process management and overall sourcing procedures
• Able to communicate difficult concepts in a simple manner
• Participate in projects and assignments of diverse scope