Hiring Head of Sourcing

Description:

The job holder will be responsible for creating, supporting & executing the strategy & vision of sourcing function of the business initiatives & leading growth plan through strategic sourcing initiatives, supply chain management and project initiatives. He / She will work with sourcing, marketing, quality, business improvement & buying teams to elevate vendors & supply chain to the next level through innovation, world-class systems, process & best practices strategically in alignment with Corporate teams and focus in driving project initiatives.

• Deeply ingrain into the role of understanding the brand & target customer for whom we are catering to.
• The job holder will be responsible for the strategy & vision for the sourcing & quality functions that would continue to help position as the number one value retailer in the MENA region and a market leader.
• Align corporate initiatives along with in the way-forward strategy
• Drive & Support Fabric standardization across apparel – through “Fabric First” initiative.
• Manage sourcing market risks & focus in penetrating new markets – product competitiveness
• Manage vendor matrix, large-scale vendors & aligning growth strategy with Top 20 vendors
• Focus in driving mill nomination for standard & core fabrics
• Leverage fabric library for core fabrics usage across departments & for seasonal trends by direct working with key mills.
• Must have good global sourcing & production experience across fabric mills & vendors.
• Continue to drive Social compliance for apparel and introduce for non-apparel along with other CSR initiatives