Sourcing Director

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Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the company’s short- and long-term sourcing strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.
• Develop the domestic and international supplier and manufacturer portfolio, while managing strategic relationships with existing suppliers.
• Research and identify new suppliers, manufacturers, and production regions to establish alternative sourcing channels.
• Manage cost, quality, lead time, and capacity targets across sourcing processes.
• Analyze cost structures by product category and lead cost optimization initiatives.
• Develop negotiation strategies for purchasing and sourcing processes and lead critical commercial negotiations.
• Monitor supplier performance regularly and manage performance improvement and development initiatives.
• Analyze supply chain risks and develop alternative suppliers and production sources to ensure business continuity.
• Monitor market, raw material, production, cost, and global sourcing trends and provide strategic insights to senior management.
• Collaborate effectively with Design, Product, Merchandising, Planning, Purchasing, Quality, and Operations teams.
• Develop sourcing plans in line with seasonal and collection calendars and ensure timely execution of sourcing activities.
• Set objectives for the sourcing team, lead the team, and support its professional development.
• Monitor the sourcing budget and relevant KPIs and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Manage supplier relationships in line with sustainability principles, ethical production standards, quality requirements, and company policies.
• Lead the integration of digitalization, data analytics, and emerging sourcing technologies into sourcing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Textile Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• At least 15 years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, supply chain, or production.
• Previous sourcing experience in the fashion, textile, retail, or e-commerce sectors is preferred.
• Strong experience in managing both domestic and international suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of cost analysis, pricing, and commercial negotiations.
• Proven experience in supplier development and alternative sourcing strategies.
• Proven team management and leadership experience.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to combine a strategic perspective with strong operational execution.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills in a multi-functional environment.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness and availability to travel domestically and internationally.