✨ About The Role
- The Sourcing Manager will scout for vendor partners in China, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, or the Rest of the World who can manufacture high-quality active and performance wear.
- The role involves pitching and onboarding vendor partners quickly, with clear criteria around the initial test period and scalability.
- The candidate will drive excellence in partner operations for existing supplier relationships while expanding the supply base.
- Continuous improvement is a key responsibility, focusing on higher hit-rate launches through product excellence.
- The Sourcing Manager will identify bottlenecks in the development process and propose solutions to improve efficiency.
âš¡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, particularly in the active and performance wear sector.
- A bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Retail Management, or a related field is required.
- Strong negotiation skills are essential to secure the best terms with vendors.
- The candidate should possess a deep understanding of active and performance wear trends, materials, and product categories.
- A self-motivated individual who is a quick learner and can adapt swiftly to new challenges will thrive in this role.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a data-driven approach to decision-making and problem-solving are crucial.
- The candidate should have a collaborative nature with excellent interpersonal skills to foster teamwork across various departments.