Flipspaces - US Supply Chain Lead - Special Projects Category (Luxury Residential) Grade: General Manager / Deputy General Manager

Location: Mumbai (US - hours overlap; travel to US and supplier countries)

Reports to: Head - Supply Chain

Team: Leads a team of special projects category managers and executives

Function: US Supply Chain - Category: Special Projects

Role purpose: Own sourcing and delivery of high-end products for US luxury residential and other special projects: bespoke specs, premium quality, on time and within budget.

Key Strategy And Sourcing

- Build the special projects category plan: custom millwork, kitchens and wardrobes, stone and countertops, premium finishes, lighting, sanitaryware/CP fittings, furniture and decor.
- Develop a premium supplier base across India, China, Vietnam, Europe and the US, including artisans and luxury brands.
- Run RFQs, negotiate and award; protect project margin against estimates.

Project Delivery

- Work with Design and Projects from concept to install on bespoke specs, samples, mock-ups and approvals.
- Own PO-to-site timelines, factory QC and white-glove packaging and logistics.
- Resolve escalations rapid for high-value clients.

Value Engineering And Innovation

- Offer value-engineering options without compromising design intent.
- Scout new materials, finishes and brands; build a sample library and luxury catalogue.





Governance And Team

- Own category KPIs, supplier scorecards and compliance with US product standards.
- Lead and develop the special projects category team.

KPIs / KRAs

- Cost and margin: Actual vs estimated cost; savings vs benchmark
- On-time delivery: % orders delivered to site on schedule
- Quality Defect and rework rate: first-time sample approval
- Supplier base: Premium vendors developed per category
- Value engineering: Savings from approved VE options
- Stakeholder satisfaction: Design, Projects and client feedback

Qualifications And Experience

- B.E./B.Tech (Civil or Mechanical preferred), or B.Arch/Interior Design.
- MBA preferred.
- 8-12 years in sourcing or category management for luxury interiors, high-end residential, hospitality or premium furniture.
- International sourcing experience; knowledge of US product Deep knowledge of premium materials, finishes and craftsmanship.
- Reading drawings and specs; negotiation with luxury brands and specialist makers.
- Stakeholder management with designers and high-value clients.

Key Interfaces

- Internal: Design, US Projects, Estimation, Category (Products), Production and QC, Logistics, Finance, Control Tower.
- External: Luxury brands, artisans and OEMs, QC agencies, freight forwarders.

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📌 Flipspaces - General Manager/Deputy General Manager - Special Projects Category - US Market (Mumbai)
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