Develop and execute category-specific sourcing strategies aligned with merchandising plans.
Identify, evaluate, and manage vendors for cost, quality, and compliance.
Negotiate costs, MOQs, lead times, and payment terms to achieve margin targets.
Ensure timely sampling, production, and deliveries as per seasonal calendars.
Monitor fabric sourcing, trims, garment quality, and adherence to category standards.
Collaborate with Merchandising to translate design and trend inputs into bulk orders
Drive vendor development, onboarding recent manufacturers as required.
Ensure ethical sourcing, statutory, and quality compliance.
Track KPIs related to cost, OTIF, quality rejections, and category fill rate
Mitigate supply chain risks, production delays, and cost escalations