Description
What I need to do (Key Accountabilities)
Day to day management of my “Action Squad” (Merchandisers and Assistant Merchandisers) and to deliver daily sourcing priorities
Lead the sourcing and merchandising activities for my area: Supplier Management, Cost of Goods, Availability, Product Development, Quality, Factory standards
Be the go-to person of the categories managed
Negotiate product costs and trading terms with suppliers to achieve margin targets.
Develop and maintain solid supplier relationships and evaluate supplier performance.
Ensure accurate and timely order placement and delivery tracking.
Drive and collaborate with UK Buying teams to align on product development and seasonal sourcing strategies.
Monitor market trends and competitor activities to inform sourcing decisions.
Ensure compliance with quality, ethical sourcing, and sustainability standards.
Support continuous sourcing improvement initiatives and system enhancements.
Contribute to projects and workstream to support the optimization of sourcing operation.




Ensure my Action Squad is motivated, provide coaching to junior members and continuously develop skills and capabilities in one team.

What I need to show (Key Performance Indicators)
Have a global mindset and accountabilities of the product categories I managed – Be the Subject Matter Expert of the products.
Stay abreast of UK trade performance and commercial priorities · Achievement of cost savings and margin improvement targets.
On-time delivery and order accuracy.
Supplier performance, compliance and development metrics.
Team performance and development outcomes.
Successful execution of range plans and promotions.
Stakeholder satisfaction and collaboration effectiveness.
Contribution to process improvements and innovation.

What I need to know (Knowledge, Skills & Experience)
Essential:
Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
Solid experience in merchandising or sourcing, p

📌 Senior Merchandiser Gurugram
🏢 Sainsbury's
📍 Gurugram