Overview
Sr. Manager – Sourcing Jobs in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India at The Souled Store
Title: Sr. Manager – Sourcing
Company: The Souled Store
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
About Us
The Souled Store is a homegrown youth casual-wear brand started in 2013. We are one of India’s largest online merchandising platforms with licenses like Disney, Warner Bros., WWE, IPL, Viacom18 to name a few. Apart from selling products with themed designs such as superheroes, movies, TV shows, and cartoons, the brand also is at the forefront of the latest youth style and fashion trends. In addition to core men and women wear apparel categories, we are also in the process of expanding to new categories and introducing new product lines in the existing categories like activewear, supima products, innerwear, personal care products like perfumes and very recently launched footwear and kidswear.
Although we are primarily an online brand, we’ve expanded in the offline retail space as well and have 16 offline stores with plans for expansion pan India.
The Souled Store was born out of the idea of loving what you do, from the soul. We believe that people do their best work when they love what they do. There are too many Monday mornings and you can’t go dreading every single one of them. Over the years, we have built a strong team of like-minded people that work smart, own their work, and think like leaders. If you identify with what we do and are interested in being a part of an aggressively growing brand, we would love to have you on board.
Responsibilities:
Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, conduct market research, and stay abreast of industry trends.
Create and manage a preferred supplier list based on performance metrics and company requirements.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure continuity of supply and adherence to quality standards.
Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and audits, and implement improvement plans as necessary.
Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to achieve the best value for the company.
Ensure the timely and accurate processing of purchase orders, invoices, and other procurement documentation.
Develop and manage the sourcing budget, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) preferred.
Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in sourcing or procurement, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial role.
Proven track record of developing and implementing successful sourcing strategies.
Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
Note : Our hiring team will review your application and should we find your background to be a fit for this role, we will be in touch.If you don’t get a response from our team within seven days, please know that your profile may not be a match for our current requirements. However, we appreciate your interest and encourage you to explore future opportunities with us 🙂
