Manager - Procurement

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end sourcing process, including vendor selection, negotiation, contracting, and performance evaluation.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, with a particular focus on suppliers in China to ensure quality, compliance, and timely delivery.

• Collaborate closely with merchandising, logistics, finance, and operations teams to align procurement activities with business needs.

• Continuously evaluate supplier performance and drive initiatives for quality improvement, lead time reduction, and cost savings.

• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and external regulatory requirements.

• Lead, coach, and develop the procurement team to build capabilities and foster a high-performance culture.

• Monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supply chain risks; proactively manage issues to mitigate business impact.

• Drive sustainability and ethical sourcing initiatives in line with corporate responsibility objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum 5–8 years of progressive experience in procurement.

• Strong experience in sourcing from other countries.

• Proven track record of cost reduction, process improvement, and vendor management.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.

• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.